Publication Designer

UWorld is seeking talented Publication designer to join our growing illustration department. This individual will be key contributor as we prepare brand new book materials for release. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and employee-centric environment that provides opportunities to artists who are passionate about creating beautiful and educational materials to teach the next generation of professionals from all disciplines.
Minimum education:
Associates Degree in Graphic Design or related field
Minimum experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in digital design or related work
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word
Software Requirements:
Up to date license in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Up to date license in Microsoft Word
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of print/ebook layout, pre-press and finishing is preferred
Confidently work in an environment with high expectations and tight deadlines
Be receptive to feedback from peers and management
Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Continuously develop and expand professional skills
Job duties:
Responsible for the creation, updating and testing of files for print/ebooks
Import text into Microsoft word and InDesign templates for web and print publication
Maintain consistency between eBook and Print versions
Create vector graphics according to a style guide
Analyze existing assets and content to match and innovate current style
Communicate with content producers and peer reviewers on edits
Collaborate with our teams to create novel ways of visualizing difficult concepts
Collaborate with management and team members to ensure goals are met
Help maintain an efficient and successful production process
Adapt to shifting priorities and assist our on-site graphic artists as needed
Communicate efficiently with remote teams
Attend all required meetings and provide feedback when needed
Create and maintain files for digital and print distribution
Aid in file maintenance and asset management
Work independently or in small groups to troubleshoot and provide solutions to production issues
Benefits
Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
A generous paid vacation schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
Onsite work environment, 4 days with 1 day remotely each week
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
On-site group fitness classes & a relaxed work environment
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.