Graphic Design / Print Production Assistant
Job Description
Graphic Design / Print Production Assistant role at Minuteman Press Herndon, onsite in Herndon, VA, supporting visual concept development, print production, and online content updates across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing visual concepts through art direction, branding strategies, and collaborative brainstorming sessions.
- Prepare and optimize digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite for print and digital media.
- Support production of print materials such as signage, brochures, posters, and promotional items by coordinating with print vendors and managing timelines.
- Contribute to motion graphics projects and video editing tasks using After Effects and other video tools to enhance multimedia content.
- Oversee layout design, typesetting, and color management to ensure consistency across outputs.
- Collaborate on website updates and content management with WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to maintain an engaging online presence.
- Assist with photo manipulation to support marketing campaigns and branding initiatives.
- Assist with digital art creation to support marketing campaigns and branding initiatives.
- Assist with photo editing to support marketing campaigns and branding initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven graphic design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing digital design, illustration, and print projects.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), CorelDRAW, Sketch, Figma, and InVision for design and prototyping.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing (After Effects), and content management systems such as WordPress.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript for web design enhancements; understanding of UI/UX principles is a plus.
- Strong understanding of color theory, typography, layout design, and sign manufacturing processes.
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly to team members and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Eager to push creative boundaries while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment that values innovation.
Technologies
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- After Effects
- WordPress
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- CorelDRAW
- Sketch
- Figma
- InVision
Details
- Pay: USD 18.00 - 25.00 per hour
- Location: Onsite in Herndon, VA