The Cyberinfrastructure for Network Science Center (http://cns.slis.indiana.edu) is seeking an energetic and creative Senior Graphic Designer. The successful applicant will work on graphic and web designs for the Center in close collaboration with the Center’s director, Professor Katy Borner, and research staff. The work comprises original designs for images used in technical publications or grant proposals, logos, advertisement material, posters, flyers, software image design like icons and splash screens, and web pages.
The job requires close collaboration with a web developer/programmer team, interaction with the school’s staff and outside vendors in a professional manner, keeping track of and meeting simultaneous deadlines, an efficient system for processing emails and managing project demands, and the organization and archival of major design products so that they can be (re)used in future editions. Must be able to work independently but coordinate all efforts and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, or Illustration.
- 4 years professional experience in web design and print design.
- Proven developer experience with web presentation technologies: HTML, XHTML, CSS.
- Java, Perl, ActionScript, and Ruby experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to create seamless link between creative, thoughtful design and database driven information.
- Need to be familiar working in a mac/windows environment.
This is a full-time, 40-hour a week position. Payment is hourly initially but a full-time staff position will become available in Jan 2010.
For consideration send your resume and link to online portfolio (that demonstrates excellence in graphic design skills and a high degree of innovation) along with requested hourly rate through this craigslist email. Use email subject header "CNS-Design".