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DESIGN ASSISTANT (50% FTE)
University of Washington
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DESIGN ASSISTANT (50% FTE)
University of Washington
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| As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. The University of Washington Press is the oldest and largest publisher of scholarly and general interest books in the Pacific Northwest. We publish compelling and transformative work with regional, national, and global impact. We are committed to the idea of scholarship as a public good and work collaboratively with our authors to produce books that meet the highest editorial and design standards. We value and promote equity, justice, and inclusion in all our work. The UW Press has an outstanding opportunity for a 50% FTE Design Assistant. Under the general direction of the art director, the design assistant creates marketing and development materials, seasonal and subject catalogs, book covers and interiors, and updated webpages for the University of Washington Press website. This position is responsible for meeting the design needs of the Press while upholding established design and cultural sensitivity standards and maintaining book production schedules. Approximately two-thirds of the press’s annual operating budget consists of income from book sales, and the work of the design assistant is essential to the timely and cost-efficient manufacture and delivery of all books and to the marketing of them. Duties: •Preparation of marketing and development materials, including two seasonal catalogs per year, tip sheets, print direct mail pieces, PowerPoint decks, invitations, email banners, and print and digital ads. •Cover design and layout: Design and layout of back covers, conversion of existing jackets to paperback covers, image research in support of Art Director’s cover design work and with sensitivity to cultural context, and occasional design of front covers. •Website support, including design of custom banners and pages. •Rebranding support, including updating press-branded materials. •Image review, analysis, and preparation (adjusting color, converting files) for complex art programs of new books. •Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required •Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, humanities, or other related field; or equivalent experience •Two years professional design experience on publications or printed materials. •Marketing design experience. •High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with focus on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. •Ability and flexibility to work independently and as a team member. •Ability to meet project deadlines, organize workload, and prioritize duties in a busy environment and under pressure of overlapping deadlines. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. Desired •Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse perspectives and cultural contexts and the way visual representations affect equity, justice, and inclusion. •Experience with book design and production. •Web design experience. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | |||
Internal Number: 183509
About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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