Open Committee Position: Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing

SLIG has an open position for a graphic designer/desktop publisher to start in October. The position may be held by one or two individuals, depending on skills; however, a combined position is preferred and is outlined here.

Graphic Design

• Manages Design elements
• In collaboration with the Director, conducts annual evaluation of branding
• Updates logos and branded assets for use in publications and social media
• Updates branding elements in Canva and Adobe products
• Creates Official SLIG designs for current use
• Recommends images for use in course marketing
• Creates marketing images for use in print, blog, and on Facebook
• Collaborates with social media manager and Facebook community manager as needed

Desktop Publishing

• Oversees style guide updates
• In collaboration with the director and syllabus coordinator, reviews and updates the syllabus style guide annually
• Produces syllabus materials
• Creates syllabus cover template per current-year specifications
• Assembles syllabus materials for print and digital publication for all SLIG programs – SLIG Virtual (fall),SLIG, and SLIG Academy 
• Ensures publications follow published style guides
• Works with Syllabus Coordinator to make corrections as required
• Saves syllabus in desired print and digital formats for distribution
• Produces other print media assets
• Prepares course completion certificates, tickets, and other items for printing
• Using elements provided by the Writer/Editor and Graphic Designer, designs and produces course flyers, media ads, and other collaterals for distribution
• Assembles tech day, colloquium, and other handouts as needed

Other Responsibilities

• Maintains broad knowledge base about SLIG to ensure accuracy of visual communication
• Attends monthly committee meetings, and ad hoc marketing committee or other meetings as needed

Time and Benefits

• The position is a year-round appointments by the Director, and serves all SLIG programs – SLIG Virtual (fall),SLIG, and the SLIG Academy for Professionals. 
• Time spent per month will vary:
• Graphic Design peak periods are mid-November-mid-December, March-April
• Desktop Publishing peak periods are August, mid-October-January (holidays and SLIG week off), April-May 
• Benefits include a pre-reserved seat and waived tuition for a SLIG course of choice in each program – SLIG Virtual, SLIG, and SLIG Academy for Professionals. Travel costs are not included.

Requirements

• Must have proven design and publishing skills. Samples of recent work may be requested. 
• Must provide own Adobe Creative Cloud product subscription – including Illustrator, inDesign, Acrobat Pro, other if needed. Canva will be provided.

To Submit your Name for Consideration:

• Please complete this form: https://airtable.com/shrphfXUcd5XaNjuj