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mem
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Username: Mem

Post Number: 4517
Registered: 5-2001


Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 11:36 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This position reports to the Marketing Communications Director, and will have the following responsibilities:
- Precise production and layout of brochure literature and other marketing materials
- Update and manage product catalog and literature
- Creating brochure and layout Quark templates that will enable efficient literature production.
- Guaranteeing the electronic quality of all projects assigned.
- Ensuring quality of all outgoing materials.
- Create QuarkXPress templates to flow text and graphics. Work efficiently with style sheets and XPress Tags. Utilize the linking of text boxes. Anchor graphic frames to text. Use libraries effectively. Prepare QuarkXPress documents for prepress/printing vendor.
- Maintain QuarkXPress files throughout the editorial process. Input all corrections to files for all passes of the project. Ensure the final file setup is meeting all printer needs.
- Create PDF files for distribution to trade, editorial and international groups at 1st, 2nd & final pass.
- Perform various other tasks as required to maintain the efficient operation of the department.
- Interact with part time graphics designers.

The ideal candidate will possess:
- Associate degree, bachelor degree or equivalent trade school training in graphic communications area.
- Training and experience in QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Solid communication skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)..
- Complete knowledge of design and layout fundamentals.
- Proficiency in MAC based software—specifically QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Some basic knowledge of other software programs (MAC and PC) is helpful. Knowledge of trapping is needed on some projects.
- Requires attention to detail in checking all specifications that affect print quality of the final product while working in various software programs: QuarkXPress (bleeds, image placement, trapping, file setup).
- Good understanding of printing technology.
- This position requires a minimum 2-year experience. Prior work experience should clearly demonstrating an ability to function both independently and as part of a production team.
- Position requires effective communication skills and flexibility.
- Must be a good problem solver, readily accommodating new projects, assignments, and technologies.
- Able to handle multiple projects, prioritize workflow, manage time effectively, possess excellent organizational skills and manage crisis effectively.
- Able to manage frequent change.
- Maintain constructive relationships with peers and managers.

Please private line me and copy to hrjobs@lecroy.com
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duncanl
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Username: Duncanl

Post Number: 16
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 1:18 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Could you specify location of this job, and salary?
Thank you

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