Join our team
Full-time Graphic Designer
You’re a pretty good designer right now, with a good grasp of technology, but you’re looking to take your career to the next level. We’ve got just the place for you, a place where creativity and initiative is valued and given real-world development in a deadline-driven environment.
Past employees have gone on to launch their own design firms, head up graphic development at major tech firms and work on the design and layout of national publications. We foster that kind of drive, providing our production staff with the opportunity to hone their creative talents on the pages of our newspaper. The start employees get here is the foundation of future success.
Carrying on the tradition, the Observer requires a full-time graphic designer to create accurate, clean and compelling ads and newspaper layouts. The job at times involves the design of other print material, another outlet for your creativity.
As part of the Observer, you’ll join a team that prides itself on its award-winning ways year after year. In 2010, the Observer netted more industry awards than any other weekly newspaper in Ontario. We like awards. Lots of awards. But no pressure.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter – we work as a team, but initiative and an eagerness to push yourself will come in handy. The successful applicant will be capable of producing creative print-ready advertisements and page layouts within tight deadlines. Must be skilled in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Those candidates with experience in online media software programs, WordPress, social media and website maintenance will be given preference.
Previous newspaper experience is not necessary, however strong typesetting skills with attention to detail will ensure long-term success.
Qualified applicants are invited to e-mail a cover letter, resumé and samples of work to: pmerlihan@woolwichobserver.com.
Elmira Rookie Ball wraps up the season
Congratulations to players, teams, coaches & convenors on your first successful year of Elmira Rookie Ball. Photos of players in the final tournament Saturday, July 25 are now available here for a FREE download courtesy of ObserverXtra.com. Just click on the thumbnails below:
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