The University of Iowa - Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer is needed in Iowa City, United States.
Client: The University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, IA
Contract: Temporary
Job Description
This is a biweekly temporary, donor-funded graphic design position. The successful candidate will design and typeset a children’s book about Iowa’s African American history, designed to accompany the third-grade Social Studies lessons in the Davenport Community School District. Responsibilities include working with various team members to conceptualize, design, and prepare press-ready files for print.
Requirements
- Substantial work experience or coursework in book design and typesetting
- Experience in preparing print specs and press files for commercial offset printing
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design projects
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, or equivalent design programs
- Experience optimizing digital images for print
- Experience in designing books to specification and budget
Desired Qualifications
- MFA in Book Arts
- Three or more years of work experience in book design and production
- Experience in graphic design for K-12 education
- Knowledge of typographic and editorial standards
- Experience working with illustrators and editors on book production
- Experience with UI Printing Services
Additional Information
Compensation: $25/hr for a total of 160 hours ($4,000)
Contact Person: ANDREA ROST
Application Deadline: 5 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024
Application Materials Required: Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio (3-5 examples of work in pdf or online link)
Ad Start Date: 04/08/2024 | Ad End Date: 04/11/2024
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