Graphic Designer; Freelance

Position: Graphic Designer (Freelance) Location: City of Syracuse Mower has an opportunity for a freelance Graphic Designer/Production Designer to join our Syracuse or Buffalo team! Responsible for the creation of electronic files, editing, page layouts and interfacing with/under the direction of Art Directors, while also displaying the ability to work independently as a designer on select projects. Ability to manage work and adhere to tight deadlines. Requirements include: • 2-3 years of hands‑on, professional graphic design experience • Extensive knowledge of Adobe CS5 and CS6 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat) • Basic Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS coding skills • Must have traditional and digital publishing experience • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point • Knowledge of MAC Environment‑specifically OS X (strong working knowledge required) • Knowledge with working on various servers, networks, webDAV and FTP sites • Able to trouble shoot software and font issues • A thorough understanding of color, composition, typography and general design principles • Must have strong technical knowledge and project management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must • The ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects • Must be set up as an independent contractor (1099 employee) #J-18808-Ljbffr