Illustrator II

Responsibilities

• Working with and assisting the publications team (writer/editors, visual information specialist, videographers, etc.) and project/program managers with work that consists of design and layout of NTDP publications projects in various forms of media.
• Website posting and troubleshooting of broken links/outdated publications on the NTDP websites.
• Archiving outdated publications for proper record retention in the mandated format (hardcopy and electronic).
• Organizing/categorizing NTDPs videos for posting to the NFS-NTDP Vimeo site.
• Organizing/categorizing NTDPs photos for posting to the NFS Flickr site.
• Collaborating with the NFS Library contact to ensure the NTDP videos are attainable through media channels.
• Working with leadership team and publications team (writer/editors, visual information specialists, videographers) on “livestreaming” NTDP exposure opportunities.

Skills

• Meeting with partners to discuss needs and visions for the project.
• Brainstorming ideas for projects.
• Creating two-dimensional images per client’s requirements.
• Sketching images by hand or designing them using a digital tool.
• Creating rough drafts before finalizing images.
• Reworking the illustrations as requested.
• Estimating and managing deadlines for projects.
• Strong communication skills to understand what clients needs.
• Experience using various illustration software.
• Strong conceptual skills.