Desktop Publishing Specialist

About the role

Summary function: Designs and produces materials for Bar staff needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare digital and print-ready materials for various Bar departments (newsletters, brochures, CLE brochures and News ads, pamphlets, flyers, signs, materials for meetings, etc.).
• Design and prepare materials for Meetings Department (Annual Convention and Midyear Meeting).
• Cook up and track materials needed for preparation of layouts. Choose appropriate fonts and illustrations, consult with other staff and some outside people (editors) regarding designs and layout.
• Edit layouts; design web graphics as needed
• Process pre-existing form letters for various departments throughout the Bar, via MS Word.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required minimum education: High School Diploma (or its equivalency).
• Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) years of graphic design and desktop publishing experience.

Qualifications

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro)
• Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Principles of graphic design
• Working knowledge of MS Word

Skills

• Desktop publishing
• Design
• Typography
• Professional office equipment (e.g., multiple printers, scanner, etc.)

Abilities

• Prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines
• Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe
• Establish and maintain a professional, courteous and effective working relationship with coworkers and other staff
• Demonstrate initiative in group and individual projects
• Tactfully handle multiple requests for change on individual projects
• Manage stressful situations
• Function well under pressure and as a part of a team
• Consistently provide a service-oriented demeanor