Open Position - Magazine Designer

Department: Publications
Reports To: Senior Editor
Revision Date: April 17, 2008
Status: Full-time, exempt

POSITION ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with team editors and other designers to determine the best arrangement of text and art, select appropriate typography, and create a layout based upon available space and departmental design concepts.
• Work with editors to select appropriate art and images to illustrate articles.
• Create page layouts and process, prepare, and upload files for press digitally via our printer's Insite proofing system.
• Prepare files for delivery to the web and other electronic content mediums.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of computer graphic design equipment and software.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Mac computer and software programs, including the Microsoft Office suite and the CS3 suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) along with an understanding of templates and style mapping in InDesign.
• Degree in visual communications, journalism, mass communications, design or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of design experience, preferably for a magazine publication.
• Understanding of visual communication.
• Aviation background preferred or a willingness to learn the field.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines
• Ability to maintain a cooperative work environment and accept direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain a fresh eye and create appropriate visual presentations
• Act Strategically
• Establish and Build Relationships
• Establish Trust
• Foster Open Communication
• Know the Business
• Manage Conflict
• Manage Execution
• Promote Collaboration and Teamwork
• Technical/Functional Expertise
• Think Strategically
• Write Effectively

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to hr@eaa.org . Resumes should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Please clearly identify the position for which you are applying.

OR....

You may mail your resume to our office:

Experimental Aircraft Association
Human Resources
P.O. Box 3086
Oshkosh WI 54903