Graphic Designer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY The Graphic Designer will provide e-publications development to support the Army University Press. This position creates charts or maps. ****This position is contingent upon contract award **** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Creates and revises graphic objects to illustrate AUP Army University Press to include maps, charts, and photographs. Converts provided draft maps, charts, photographs in digital format to graphic objects suitable for inclusion in printed works. This conversion may be as simple as a photograph to a TIFF file or complete creations of a chart or map in Adobe Illustrator. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. CNI CORE COMPETENCIES Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken. COMPLIANCE Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts with three (3) years of experience preferred. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Must have a high degree of expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud and a variety of digital image formats. Knowledgeable in color illustration in order to create custom designs. Knowledge of graphic design software applications (e.g., Adobe Photo Shop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, etc.) in order to produce multi-media, digital imaging and online publishing projects. Basic knowledge of the procedures for creating traditional and/or electronic files for output for single and multicolor publications. Skilled in digitally retouching images in order to enhance or soften photographs and/or graphics. Ability to work with a diverse clientele while producing quality products. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to learn and apply new software in order to maintain cutting edge technology. Ability to maintain project files for ease of access for updates and changes. Ability to review narrative material in order to create appropriate illustrations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the department. Ability to present ideas to a large or diverse audience to obtain approval for designs and website content. Ability to troubleshoot within the graphics application software in order to minimize downtime. Ability to use time effectively in order to multi-task and meet production deadlines. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. Will require long periods in front of the computer with occasional standing. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The pay range for this role is $34 to $43/hour, with the final offer amount dependent on the candidate's geographical location, skillset, and overall applicable experience. CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with matching STD/LTD/AD&D Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) #indremote If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.

Salary : $34 - $43