The University of Iowa - Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer is needed in Iowa City, United States.
Client: The University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, United States
Contract: Temporary
Job Description
This is a biweekly temporary, donor-funded graphic design position to design and typeset a children’s book about Iowa’s African American history. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to conceptualize, design, and layout the book for third-grade social studies classrooms in the Davenport Community School District.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- Substantial work experience or coursework in book design and typesetting
- Experience in the preparation of print specs and press files for commercial offset printing
- Demonstrated experience working on graphic design projects
- High proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop
- Experience optimizing digital images for print
- Experience designing books within specifications and budget
Desired qualifications:
- MFA in Book Arts
- Three or more years of work experience in book design and commercial book production
- Experience in graphic design for K-12 education
- Working knowledge of typographic and editorial conventions
- Experience coordinating with illustrators and editors in book production
- Experience ordering book production from UI Printing Services
Compensation
$25/hr, total of 160 hours ($4,000)
Application Instructions
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of 3-5 examples of work to the provided email address. Deadline is 5 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
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