Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist

Position Summary:A Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist is responsible for creating high-quality, accurate, and creative artwork promptly that meets the needs of clients and fulfills their editorial responsibilities. Editorial production includes laying out pages and creating infographics, charts, and maps to supplement the editorial stories that are creative, easy to understand, and tell the story visually. Advertising production includes working closely with the sales staff to create, modify, and update advertisements in time to meet monthly advertising deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: • Experience with file preparation for CMYK output. • Ability to pass the Company’s graphic design test. • At least one (1) year of prior experience in graphic design. • Experience creating ads, infographics, charts, and/or maps. • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related coursework. • Proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro. • Able to work three days on-site at our Houston office and two days of telework. • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Google equivalents). Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Familiarity working within corporate design guidelines. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. • Ability to learn industry-specific software, including Content Management Systems and Font Management software. Relationship to Other Positions: • Reports directly to the Product Manager • Supports mentoring and training new Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist when necessary Responsibilities of a Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist: • Must adhere to company policies and procedures • Meet editorial deadlines for daily production, proofing, and final output • Collaborate with reporters and editors to gain further insight and understanding of stories • Prepare and save online paper archives and editorial graphics as requested to meet web deadlines at the end of each month’s production • Analyze and interpret news to create accurate and original graphics, charts, and maps that visually support and supplement editorial stories • Maintain an awareness of current design trends and a working knowledge of the latest industry software • Commit to the highest level of accuracy and quality to complete all design responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, meeting established deadlines • Lay out a newspaper using Adobe InDesign, utilizing other Adobe programs as needed, while following the company’s design guidelines, processes, and procedures • Serve as backup to the Advertising Specialist & Editorial Specialist as is necessary to collaborate with the sales team to produce timely and effective advertisements that meet the needs of clients, ensuring the client has adequate time for review and approval • Ensure that all in-paper advertisements and graphics are appropriately prepared for 4-color press output, and all web advertisements are properly prepared in the correct digital format • Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Product Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to the primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact's efforts generally Why Join Community Impact Base Salary: $46,500 Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually Paid Holidays: 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development