Graphic Designer/Production Artist

Railway Educational Bureau - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Omaha, NE

About the position

The Railway Educational Bureau (REB) is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer/Production Artist to join their Omaha office. This role involves designing, laying out, and updating books and promotional materials primarily for the North American railroad industry. The position offers an opportunity for creativity and the chance to make a significant impact within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality artwork for print and digital use
• Design and format books, promotional materials and other items as needed
• Manage projects through their entire lifespan
• Produce email marketing blasts (will train)
• Design books from the beginning of the layout process
• Prepare existing project files to be reprinted, including making changes as needed
• Work with commercial printing companies to get quotes for printing jobs
• Check for updates to federal railroad regulations daily (will train)
• Work with proofreader to make edits as needed
• Work with instructional designers and authors as needed
• Scan and enhance images as needed
• Organize digital files and physical media
• Juggle and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Help with incidental duties in the office as needed, such as answering phones on occasion

Requirements

• Possess a solid understanding of the CMYK printing process and RGB colorspace
• Confident knowledge of image resolution and how it applies in print and web products
• Ability to take ownership of our design and printing needs
• Ability to collaborate as needed
• Have 2-5 years graphic design experience
• Experience using the Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign)
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Creative ability and good eye for design
• Flexibility to work well in a team environment and on your own
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Work portfolio

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the railroad industry
• Experience in commercial printing or prepress department
• Experience with multimedia
• Writing skills
• Experience working with proofreaders and light proofreading skills
• Sourcing commercial printing companies (on occasion)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off