Seeking a digital content designer

Mason Publishing/George Mason University Press is hiring! We’re looking for an experienced and talented digital content designer with experience in graphic design and digital publishing tools.

Mason Publishing, a department of the University Libraries, invites applicants for a Digital Content Designer responsible for the development of digital and print publications and support for digital publishing tools and platforms. Mason Publishing is an initiative that unites the George Mason University Library’s existing digital publishing activity with the George Mason University Press to form a set of publishing services for the university. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Digital Publishing Production Lead, the Digital Content Designer develops compelling textual and visual solutions across a variety of formats and digital platforms (e.g., print, e-books, mobile and Web).

Required Qualifications:

  • Outstanding typographical and design skills;
  • Experience in graphic design, publishing production or digital publishing (two to four years is preferred);
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following: Adobe Creative Suite (CS6) and/or Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop;
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript;
  • Experience managing events and organizing meetings;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with outside vendors and the in-house production team;
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines without sacrificing quality;
  • Experience preparing digital assets for production and printing;
  • Be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and willing to conform to in-house design standards; and
  • Complete design tasks and implement visual identity across Mason Publishing products.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication arts, fine arts, a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Develop print or digital publications such as monographs, short content, textbooks and other material using outside vendors or internal expertise;
  • Ability to work with in-house staff to style a variety of Web-based content systems;
  • Ability to work with clients to style Web-based e-journals and advise journal producers on design and production issues;
  • Knowledge of ePUB3 specifications, XML, and derivative or related formats; and
  • In-depth knowledge and expertise in the following: Adobe Creative Suite (CS6) and/or Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop; HTML; HTML5; CSS3; and JavaScript.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 00494z at http://jobs.gmu.edu by May 2, 2016; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.