Graphics Designer #HUJP00010247

Cambridge, MA 02138

03 +Month Contract to hire

Note:

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week

Location: 100% onsite

Max pay rate of $35/hr

Duration: 3 months – this is the allowed time per Harvard’s tenure policy

Top 3 technical or soft skills you’d like to see that will lead you to request an interview Strong illustration skills Time management skills Ability to multi-task

Additional Job Details

This has the opportunity to be a temp to permanent position.

Operate and manage large-scale printers

Troubleshoot problems

Provide information regarding design

Create scientific drawings

Supply ordering

Payment and reconciliation of invoices

Preferred qualifications:

Under the direction of Harvard clients, responsible for the creative design, layout and production of visually compelling and effective mass communications. Create visual compositions that combine layout, typography, and both illustrated and photographic images to help communicate in a way that inspires, informs, or captivates readers. Use typical graphics software (e.g., Quark, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) to design and produce finished communications. Generate design ideas and options, advise on layout, typefaces, colors and styles. Final products may include brochures, reports, signage, publications, presentations, educational and marketing materials. Capable of advanced implementation of the principles of typography, color and design consistent with Harvard or school brand standards. May work in an online environment using web-based graphics and design tools such as Flash, FrontPage and Dream Weaver. Provide all graphic source files and master copies of finished pieces to Harvard clients at the end of the assignment.