Monday, June 24, 2013

[KITlist] CONTR: Packaging Production Graphic Designer (Santa Cruz/WFH, CA)

Please direct your responses to: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CRAWFORD&cws=1&rid=686

Crawford Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is looking for a top-notch Graphic Designer with a proven track record in electronic assembly of packaging art for project-based work for our tech client in Santa Cruz. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of design, color and photography and excellent typography skills. Seeking a consultant who is organized, detail-oriented and able to deliver technically accurate files. Must excel in a fast-paced environment, be resourceful in troubleshooting and problem solving and a confident and articulate communicator.

Responsibilities:

* Work with project and production managers to ensure smooth hand-offs
* Proactively offers assistance to others
* Dependability: Can be counted on to meet deadlines; a solid performer who consistently delivers; works independently; stays focused under pressure
* Personal organization: Keeps information organized and accessible, works systematically/efficiently, and manages time well
* Client focused: Builds client confidence, is committed to increasing client satisfaction, sets achievable clients expectations, assumes responsibility for solving client problems, ensures commitments to clients are met, solicits opinions and ideas from clients, responds to internal clients
* Decision making/judgment: Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, communicates decisions to others
* Technical skills: Keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards
* Productivity: Volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow

Skills:

* 4-6 years of packaging artwork design/production experience
* Proficiency in Mac environment, using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and PDF workflow at an expert level
* Well-versed in all aspects of digital print production, preparing files for print and troubleshooting files
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines and react to adjustments on the fly
* Rigorous attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Understanding of the importance of flexibility and how to balance speed and quality
* Understanding of corporate branding, brand guidelines and brand systems
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Positive attitude with knowledge of team dynamics; promotes mutual respect; exhibits grace under pressure

Rate: Hourly rate D.O.E., as a w2 or 1099 consultant of Crawford Group

Location: 50% onsite at client offices in Santa Cruz, 50% offsite/remote/WFH

Hours/duration: Part time, 20 hours per week, project based assignment, 7/8/13 – 6/27/14

Interested? Please create an online profile including a Word version resume by following the link below:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CRAWFORD&cws=1&rid=686



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