Sr. Technical Graphics Specialist
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Technical/Graphics Specialist provides advanced document processing services and general support, creating a variety of documents and materials using advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other firm supported software. The person in this role should be certified in a variety of firm software applications and have proficiency with a variety of graphic design and marketing programs.
Responsibilities include using design software to create various marketing and other firm-branded materials; designing and implementing on-line promotional projects and on-line media; creating templates in various programs for use by marketing and other departments; creating and assembling client pitch materials; and assisting with more difficult and complex production assignments.
Starting Salary - up to $75,000/year +
The hours are 1pm to 10pm (CST)
Hybrid Schedule - 2 days remote per week
Direct-Hire - Immediate benefits + stability
Top Skills Desired (Not all needed)
High proficiency with QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, Adobe CS 5 (or higher), including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects and Premiere Proficiency with several of the following software programs: AIA, Kanguru Burner Tower, Epson Print CD, OJOSoft Video Converter, Olympus Transcribing Software, DocXtools, Expert, OmniPage 14, Visio, document production tracking software programs, Adobe, and ChangePro. Excel, PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience working in a graphic design environment Degree in Graphic Design preferred Certification as a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) and ability to implement design solutions across Microsoft Office Suite Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with macro development and document shortcuts Microsoft Word expertise should include the ability to troubleshoot non-standard documents, prepare tables of contents, prepare tables of authorities, set up and run mail merges, and create labels and badges Microsoft Excel expertise should include setting up spreadsheets, writing standard and complex formulas, complex formatting and setting printing parameters Microsoft PowerPoint expertise should include formatting PowerPoint presentations using templates and standards, analyzing and resolving PowerPoint issues Adobe Acrobat expertise should include converting documents to PDF, preparing CDs (create links between index and other files, prepare CD labels and jewel case covers and burn CDs); creating fill-able PDF forms, revising PDF documents, and preparing redactions of PDFs Accurate and proficient typing skills (minimum of 75 words per minute preferred) Ability to anticipate issues and opportunities and address them with limited to no supervision Ability to analyze tasks in order to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects Strong customer service and communication skills Flexibility to handle any tasks that are needed, maintain a flexible work schedule and work overtime as needed
