Desktop Publishing Specialist #1191

Desktop Publishing Specialist #1191

Office Systems | Creative Support

 Min starting salary $34,431.56 with excellent benefits

Summary function: Designs and produces materials for Bar staff needs.

Required minimum education: High school diploma (or its equivalency).

Required minimum professional work experience: Three (3) years of graphic design and desktop publishing experience.

Licensure certification(s): Graphic/Digital Design Certificate is preferred but not required.

Must provide work samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Design and prepare digital and print-ready materials for various Bar publications (newsletters, brochures, CLE brochures and News ads, pamphlets, flyers, signs, materials for meetings, etc.).

Design and prepare materials for Meetings Department (Annual Convention and Midyear Meeting).

Coordinate, track and schedule materials needed for preparation of layouts. Choose appropriate fonts and illustrations, consult with other staff and some outside people (editors) regarding designs and layout.

Edit layouts; design web graphics as needed.

Process pre-existing form letters for various departments throughout the Bar, via MS Word.  Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Pro)

- Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation

- Principles of graphic design

- Working knowledge of MS Word

Skilled in:

- Desktop publishing

- Design

- Typography

- Professional office equipment (e.g., multiple printers, scanner, etc.)

Ability to:

- Prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines

- Create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe

- Establish and maintain a professional, courteous, and effective working relationship with coworkers and other staff

- Demonstrate initiative in group and individual projects

- Tactfully handle multiple requests for change on individual projects

- Manage stressful situations

- Function well under pressure and as a part of a team

- Consistently provide a service-oriented demeanor

- Sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer

- Lift 5 to 10 lbs.

Please notify HR, in advance, if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the employment process. 

EOE. This organization participates in E-Verify. Position is open until filled.  Non-exempt.

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida and is not a remote position.