Visuals Graphic Designer

Mndailymedia; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota Daily in Minneapolis seeks a Visuals Graphic Designer to craft reader-friendly layouts for print pages, covers, and special issues.

You will collaborate with reporters and editors to create infographics, ensure readability, and contribute to cohesive layouts across sections. University of Minnesota student status is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Minnesota student.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Extensive design experience.
• Familiarity with newsroom design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design MN Daily pages and infographics.
• Create cover pages and special issues.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors on graphic needs.
• Remain on call for production issues.
• Other duties as assigned by editor.

Skills

Graphic design

Layout design

Reader-friendly design

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Page layout software

Job description

Visuals Graphic Designer# Visuals Graphic DesignerLegal Address - Minneapolis, MN 55414-3077## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $50.00 Commission## Description| | || --- | --- || Department | Visuals || Reports To | Visuals Editor || Hours | 8 per week || Pay | Piece rate only — you’re paid for what you file, at published rates. No hourly wage, no guaranteed minimum, no cap. No work submitted, no pay. |The visual designer creates interesting, reader-friendly layouts for the Minnesota Daily, the independent student-run news organization at the University of Minnesota. This includes print layout of cover pages, special issues, and graphics. The visual designer will work closely with other Daily employees to create a cohesive, creative print layout.## Responsibilities* Responsible for the day-to-day design and creation of MN Daily pages, interesting and creative infographics, the design of some cover pages, and special issues* Focuses on ensuring the newspaper is reader-friendly and quickly accessible for readers* Works with reporters, section editors, and other Daily employees to determine graphic and design needs* Remain on call in case problems arise with production staff* Other duties as assigned by the Managing Production Editor## Qualifications## Qualifications* Must be a University of Minnesota Student* Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator* Familiarity with the news-gathering process, journalism ethics, and the functions of all usual page elements, such as headlines, subheads, photos, cutlines, infographics and text* Extensive design experience* Familiarity with online programs that design visuals for online-exclusive stories* Demonstrated knowledge of standard newspaper design practices* Experience with the Daily’s page-design software or a similar professional-caliber programDisclaimer: This job description is only intended to be a summary of the responsibilities and qualifications required in the day-to-day work for this position. It is not exhaustive in nature. The Minnesota Daily reserves the right to change the job description at will and to modify an employee’s job role at any time to best benefit the organization.The Minnesota Daily is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All students are encouraged to apply.