The Philadelphia Inquirer is a public benefit corporation owned by the nonprofit Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Together, we're at the center of a critical mission to create a lasting future for ambitious, engaging, and useful local journalism. We're doing this, in part, by deepening our connection with the communities we serve. Our integrated digital and print platforms are the Philadelphia region's largest media network. We're passionate about building a sustainable model for indispensable local journalism, and we take pride in finding diverse, dynamic, and talented individuals to help push our team forward.
Job description
We're looking for a graphic designer who is eager to learn and grow while working
in-house for an iconic brand. As a member of the creative department of the
Philadelphia Inquirer, you'll be a brand ambassador working on a variety of projects suchas: print and digital ad campaigns, landing pages, micro sites, HTML emails, video and animation, events and signage. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and problem solver who will push our designs to the next level.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Design eye-catching digital media such as: responsive HTML promotions, landing
pages, forms, banner ads, and print media such as POP, special editorial sections, and event signage
• Review design briefs from client and supervisor(s) and gather additional information to clarify creative direction, if needed
• Produce innovative ideas that can be executed on tight deadline and on brand
• Work on multiple quick turnaround and/or ad hoc creative briefs at a time, while also
managing ongoing large-scale projects
• Problem solve to meet the constraints of cost, time and client(s)
• Produce accurate and high-quality work
Qualifications:
• Working knowledge and understanding of print, prepress, web and interactive design
• Well versed in the use of typography and color
• Previous internships and/or work experience in advertising department, agency,
digital or graphic design firm; print experience a plus
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic HTML coding experience
• Previous internship and/or classroom experience utilizing digital platforms to execute
design
• Ability to understand client's needs and identify creative visual solutions to meet
those needs
• In-depth knowledge of printing and web processes
• College degree with art or design focus preferred
* We know not everyone reading this will fit exactly what we've described. We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it. As an equal opportunity employer, The Inquirer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to submit an application, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs*
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been “asking on behalf of the people” by providing essential journalism for the diverse communities of the Philadelphia region. The Inquirer, a for-profit public benefit corporation owned by the non-profit Lenfest Institute, produces Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism that changes lives and leads to lasting reforms. Its multiple brand platforms — including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, and live events — reach a growing audience of more than 10 million people a month.
“In a free state, there should always be an inquirer asking on behalf of the people: Why? Why? Why?” — John Norvell, Inquirer co-founder
