SUMMARY
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Position Type: Freelance with hourly compensation; may grow into a part-time position
Location: NYC metro area (accessible by public transit)
Compensation: Negotiable
Posting date: May 23, 2014
Closing date: June 20, 2014 (applications submitted after this date may not be considered)
POSITION
We are looking for a qualified Graphic Designer in the NY/NJ metro area. The candidate’s primary duties will include:
Layout and graphic design of our bi-monthly collection catalog/lookbook
Layout and graphic design for promotional web and print materials
Designing internal documents used by our staff
Special projects related to trade and consumer events (posters, promotional cards, coupons, etc.)
Layout of digital and print knitting patterns, using a brand template
Miscellaneous other design projects for our business throughout the year
Graphic Designer will work closely with the company’s creative director to assist on a wide range of tasks in layout and design.
The position is currently a freelance hourly part-time job with hours fluctuating based on current project load of the brand. The candidate may do some work from home, but will be required to be present in our Jersey City Office/Studio as needed (a short subway ride from Downtown Manhattan and easily accessible via public transit from all boroughs as well as the NJ metro area).
We are a growing business and it is likely that this will progress into a part-time job over the next 12 months. This is an ideal position for people who have experience in fashion/editorial fields, branding, and/or hand knitting industries.
If you are a self-motivated person interested in knitting, yarn, U.S.-made manufacturing and fashion design, and like working in a focused, creative and collaborative atmosphere, this job will be a good fit for you.
See the following pages for a full list of basic requirements and the application form.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Education
High School education required
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills
A solid understanding of our brand aesthetic and look is very important. We ask applicants to familiarize themselves with our brand image by visiting our web site ([login to view URL]) and looking through our lookbooks and other web content. Our look is clean, essential and friendly, favoring grid-based design with modernist leanings.
Full proficiency with all software listed below is required:
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom (not required, but preferred)
Admin/Office Software
Word Processing (Mac Pages or MS Word)
Dropbox (or experience with similar cloud systems)
Proficiency in the following software is not a requirement, but will be favored:
Fashion Illustration skills are not required but will be given special consideration; this is an area we are currently seeking help with as well.
Additional Software
Spreadsheet Software (Mac: Numbers; PC: Excel)
Third party e-mail clients (Mac Mail, Thunderbird, Outlook, etc.)
Instant messenger
Personal Skills
We are looking for someone highly organized, detail oriented and level-headed. You must be able to work independently as a self-starter as well as under the direction of our creative director and collaborative team. Because you may be working directly with other our customers and clients, we are looking for someone warm, friendly and personable. Creativity, flexibility, the ability to work well under pressure and to follow instructions are also valued highly by our team.
Applicants who are being seriously considered for the position will be contacted by email for further information regarding an in-person interview.
HOW TO APPLY
Email the following materials to on or before June 20, 2014
Resume and cover letter (PDF format)
Access to your portfolio or samples of your editorial/digital work
Completed Application Form (PDF format) [see below]
Mr, I'm willing to do the work; I offer to do it for a low cost since I need to raise my reputation on this web site. I would really appreciate your help. I can tell you I've been working with codes and web design for the past five years and I've made several projects, from simple web sites, logo designs and e-commerce shops, to big projects like social networks. I felt it was time for me to open up and focus on what I love to do, that's why I'm joining this community of self-educated people. I hope you can accept my proposal and contact me to set details since I'd be really pleased to start working immediatly. Best regards, Ezequiel.