Concordia Neighborhood Association | Portland, Oregon

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer has responsibility for digital layout of the CNews, graphic design elements, the manipulation of photographic elements and the uploading of final electronic files for printing. Graphic Designer is responsible for sharing the final draft of the CNews with CNA Board or the Board’s designated representative(s) for final approval for uploading to printer.

Skills Required: High competency in Adobe applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom and Acrobat or equivalent; newspaper layout experience or willingness to receive training on same.

Compensation

Contractor will be paid at the rate of $37 per CNews page for the ongoing services outlined in this position description. Compensation shall be owed only for those months when the CNews is being produced (generally 11 times per year with no January issue.)

Graphic Design

  • Design paid ads in timely manner to meet print deadlines.
  • Design “headshot/byline” pics for each issue.
  • Design CNA “house ads” as necessary each month.
  • Develop design for new feature concepts as needed, e.g. “Who’s Making it Work?”

Photo Work

  • Make photo adjustments for B&W newspaper print for all photos for each CNews issue.

Layout

  • Work with Media Team Lead to lay out stories and ads as per Media Team Lead instructions.
  • Develop layout for each issue of CNews following timeline set by Media Team Lead
  • Follow established CNews template, including object, paragraph and character styles
  • Meet printing date/time commitment
  • Allow for at least two days for proofing and time for proofing changes.

Proofing

  • Work with Editor as required for story fit and placement issues.
  • Work with Editor to make proofing changes.

Upload Final Newspaper Files

  • Prepare final files for upload, following instructions provided by the printer.
  • Upload files to printer per printer instructions.
  • Review/approve files for printing and notify printer.
  • Notify Media Team Lead, Editor and Advertising Sales Representative when upload is complete and printer has acknowledged receipt of uploaded files.

Interested candidates who meet the skills and qualifications outlined for this position should email their resume and any supporting documentation to: MediaTeamLead@ConcordiaPDX.org. There is no close-date; the position will be open until filled.