Alicia Buckno

ARTIST JOB DESCRIPTION Designing high impact yellow page, magazine, direct mail advertising for clients. Create speculative ad layouts that are a valuable sales tools in order to increase revenue. Use original design concepts, enhance customer's designs; or follow detailed customer instructions to effectively combine text and art elements. Analyze spec requests and/or consult with sales rep and/or customer to determine customer's advertising needs & to formulate effective advertising concepts to meet those needs. REQUIRED SKILLS Min requirements 2-3 years work experience with Macintosh hardware, InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop (Adobe CS) software. Training to be provided for proprietary ad management software. BA preferred and highly desired, degree in Graphic Design, Art or related field. Minimum 1-2 years yellow page ad design experience as well as high end magazine and direct mail design experience. Proofreading skills; essential ability to read, correctly interpret and apply written instruction and product description to successfully create quality spec ads. Accuracy is critical for all text and artwork, especially customer name, address, phone number and web address for the annual print product. Ability to multi-task and work with 30+- sales reps in an intense deadline-driven environment. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Manage daily production schedules & deadline. Complete work progress reports & other reports or surveys as requested by supervisor. Adhere to required productivity standards, metrics and goals. Enforce company policy & procedures. Strong people, organizational and customer service skills are required. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of employees& customers. Requires professional appearance, attitude & demeanor for phone, email & inperson correspondence/meetings with customers, fellow employees & supervisor.