Talascend is currently seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for a remote contract position.

*Position will primarily be remote, but there may be times where the Jr. Graphic Designer is required to report to the office in Rosemont, Illinois.

Shift:
Monday through Friday. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm OR 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

Position Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):

• Responsible for the technical aspects of properly loading, converting, troubleshooting,

• proofing, and optimizing artwork for hard copy output.
• Create and complete finished electronic pre- and post-press production of graphic
• design materials (such as, but not limited to, full price and sale store signage, print
• pieces and marketing materials)
• Complete graphic projects incorporating images (logos, product images, etc.) to create
• advertising/marketing materials, making edits/corrections, generating final hard copy and
• proofing for accuracy, color and quality.
• Manage problem solving for proper file preparation, font replication, color breaks, bitmap
• densities/enlargement, and conversion of art images.
• Responsible for graphics production, including substrate loading, pre-flight, scanning,
• optimizing, outputting and proofing artwork.
• Perform printer maintenance, including substrate loading, ink loading, and, cleaning
• Perform finishing tasks including substrate cutting, rolling, banding, and attaching
• processed documentation.
• Handle customer service requests, workflow documentation, file management and
• archiving, job tracking/invoicing.
• Assure that all products delivered are in compliance with ABC laws and company
• guidelines
• Manage a steady stream of production and graphics-related details under specific time
• constraints
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree with 0 - 1+ years of related experience or High School Diploma with

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of large format digital printing.
• Knowledge and ease of use for MS Office Suite and graphics software (Adobe
• Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat); ONYX Poster Shop.
• Proficient with PCs and MACs, file hierarchy, naming conventions, file types/formats and
• conversion factors (raster to vector; bitmap to GIF, TIF, PNG, etc.).
• Use of various office machines/digital output devices such as cameras, scanners, etc.
• Positive, professional demeanor, with excellent reliability and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently, as well as a team contributor.
• Good time management skills.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Experience:

• Additional applicable technical education beyond HS level preferred

Pay:
This position pays between $22.37 - $33.56 an hour depending upon experience.

** It is a job requirement that workers on this site be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination.



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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.