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Graphic Designer

Publication or Company  Pratt Institute
Industry  Graphic Design/Art Direction
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Brooklyn, NY
Job Requirements Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Art Director, the Graphic Designer is a member of the Institute’s design team who, under moderate supervision with broad latitude for independent judgment, supports the team with design and production of print and web projects. Must be a dynamic, detail-oriented and skilled designer who works well collaboratively, as well as independently. Must be able to adhere to deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced creative environment.

Position Duties:

• Reports to the Senior Art Director in the Communications Department
• Create print materials for various departments and schools, including posters, invitations, exhibition materials, event materials, publication layouts, and more.
• Design web materials for the above mentioned parties, including web-banners, basic animated gifs, e-blasts, homepage elements, and more.
• Work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, freelancers, and production team in following schedules, routing processes, and pre-press procedures (when applicable) to ensure that all materials adhere to Pratt Institute's identity and effectively communicate messaging.
• Creates concepts with client schedules in mind, while clearly communicating print specifications to the production team in order to ensure that projects fall within budget.
• Support and implement the Institute’s overall design strategy.
• Conduct press checks as needed.
• Manage student graphic designers as needed.
• Complete other projects assigned by the Creative Director.

Experience and Qualifications:

Education: Minimum B.F.A. in Graphic Design or related field with relevant design course work.

Experience:
• Minimum 1–2 years experience designing print and web pieces, preferably full-time or with an agency or firm.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, with working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Java Script (a plus).
• Strong typographic skills and understanding of page layout for both print and web.
• Experience in basic video editing or creating motion graphics in After Effects a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple jobs in a face-paced environment, while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to create multiple concepts for projects and present them to the team with clarity before routing to clients.
• Familiarity with higher education art institutions a plus.

To Apply:

*Please apply directly at Pratt's site: https://pratt-edu.silkroad.com/epostings/ **
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In order to be considered please submit a resume, a cover letter that includes salary requirements and portfolio (or link to portfolio), and the names and contact information for three professional references.

**Applicants will not be considered without these requirements.**

PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
About Our Company Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is an independent college with its main campus located on 25 acres in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. We also have a substantial presence in Manhattan at our historic 14th Street Building. Pratt enrolls over 4400 students from 50 states and 72 foreign countries in our Schools of Architecture, Art and Design, Information and Library Science, and liberal Arts and Sciences. Our benefits package includes a TIAA/CREF retirement plan.

Pratt Institute is an equal opportunity employer.