Associate Editor Publications (Graphic Designer - Penn Stater Magazine)

The Penn Stater magazine seeks a skilled graphic designer to help design and produce a four-color, bimonthly, 80- to 96-page magazine sent to 160,000 members of the Penn State Alumni Association. Duties include designing magazine sections and occasional features; conducting photo research; preparing digital files for prepress; formatting print content and optimizing images for online use; trafficking files through the production process; and participating in brainstorming and planning discussions with art director and editorial staff. The magazine staff is creative, team-oriented, and committed to producing one of the best publications of its kind; in the past five years The Penn Stater has won more than 180 national awards for writing, design, photography, and illustration. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in design or related discipline, plus two years of work-related experience. Also requires strong typography skills, an understanding of all phases of print design and production, and a solid working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, and InDesign on a Macintosh platform. Skill in photo retouching and editing a plus. The successful candidate must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with diverse audiences.