Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Mower has an opportunity for a freelance Graphic Designer/Production Designer to join our Syracuse or Buffalo team. Responsible for the creation of electronic files, editing, page layouts and interfacing with/under the direction of Art Directors, while also displaying the ability to work independently as a designer on select projects. Ability to manage work and adhere to tight deadlines.

Requirements

2-3 years of hands-on, professional graphic design experience

Extensive knowledge of Adobe CS5 and CS6 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)

Basic Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS coding skills

Must have traditional and digital publishing experience

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of MAC Environment—specifically OS X (strong working knowledge required)

Knowledge with working on various servers, networks, WebDAV and FTP sites

Able to trouble shoot software and font issues

A thorough understanding of color, composition, typography and general design principles

Must have strong technical knowledge and project management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must

The ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects

Must be set up as an independent contractor (1099 employee)

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