[gui-talk] APH Graphics Job

[David Andrews]

May 4, 2006 – Job Posting

Graphics Designer II – Products
This position will remain open until filled.
Under the supervision of the Director of the 
Research Department, this position recommends and 
implements policies and procedures related to 
providing quality graphic design services that 
result in the development of products that meet 
the needs of blind and visually impaired 
consumers of APH products.  This position works 
in collaboration with various project 
leaders/staff in the Research Department, outside 
graphic design vendors, as well as key staff in the Production Division.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:


1.     Provides quality graphic design solutions 
to assigned APH products, prototypes, product packaging and support materials.
2.     Writes graphic design details provided to 
APH Purchasing Department, Technical Research 
staff, APH production staff, and outside vendors.
3.     Develops and monitors established 
timelines for completing project phases, 
including the communication of deadlines or 
updates to designated project leaders.
4.     Identifies and recommends the hiring of 
temporary contract workers or consultants on an 
as needed basis. This task includes providing 
creative direction to contract workers or 
consultants to ensure consistent product quality, 
as well as informing the Director or his 
designee, of work progress or in-house adjustments that may be required.
5.     Reviews all proofs created by graphic 
design resources such as those created in-house 
or by external vendors or contractors to ensure 
consistency in quality and accuracy.
6.     Maintains an up-to-date and high level of 
experience in graphic design, printing technology and tactile graphics.
7.     Provides training to all resources hired 
to ensure that quality graphic design standards 
are applied to all products created for APH product consumers.
8.     Participates in meetings with the Director 
of Research, Assistant Director, project leaders, 
and other staff/vendors as required.


Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

1.  BA/BS degree in graphic design or related 
arts, business, humanities such as fine arts, art 
history, communication, public relations, 
marketing. (Other educational experience and/or 
years of experience may be considered for substitution.)
2.  Five years of verifiable experience in areas 
such as project management, art or creative 
direction, graphic design, outsourcing of 
contracting design, and illustration and 
photography for an in-house graphic design 
department or advertising agency. (Other 
educational related experience and//or years of 
related experience may be considered for 
substitution).  As part of the screening and 
review process, applicants selected for an 
in-house interview will be required to submit a portfolio of work.
3.  Highly developed project and time management 
skills, with the ability to manage multiple 
designers handling over 100 projects at varying 
stages of development and with aggressive timelines.
4.  High degree of energy and creativity, along 
with exceptional problem solving skills, and skills in graphics.
5.  Strong interpersonal skills a must.
6.  Demonstrated proficiency in the use of 
software, such as Adobe Illustrator or Freehand, 
Adobe PageMaker, InDesign or Quark XPress, Adobe 
Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, 
Job Tracking/Scheduling Software.


Compensation:

Pay Grade:   15
Minimum:  $16.06
Midpoint:  $19.69
To apply, contact the Human Resources Department, 
American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 
Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206, for an 
application.  For additional information about 
this position, please call Ralph Bartley at (502) 895-2405, ext 343.

APH is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. An offer of 
employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.

We encourage all qualified persons to apply 
regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national 
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
identity, age, place of birth, or disability, as 
defined by applicable law. EEO/AA Employer.


David Andrews and white cane Harry.