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.<br /><br />Requirements<br /><br />2-3 years of hands-on, professional graphic design experience<br /><br />Extensive knowledge of Adobe CS5 and CS6 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)<br /><br />Basic Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS coding skills<br /><br />Must have traditional and digital publishing experience<br /><br />Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint<br /><br />Knowledge of MAC Environment—specifically OS X (strong working knowledge required)<br /><br />Knowledge with working on various servers, networks, WebDAV and FTP sites<br /><br />Able to trouble shoot software and font issues<br /><br />A thorough understanding of color, composition, typography and general design principles<br /><br />Must have strong technical knowledge and project management skills<br /><br />Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must<br /><br />The ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects<br /><br />Must be set up as an independent contractor (1099 employee)<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr