Pt Graphic Designer+ For Sustainable Design & Manufacturing Co. (Close-In N. Portland Near Coliseum)

Feb. 19, 2012

Portland, OR

Confidential

Award-winning sustainable design and manufacturing company (http://www.eleekinc.com) seeks talented multi-tasking graphic designer/production artist to join our friendly, diverse and highly motivated team. The successful candidate will have a golden work ethic (competent, quick, focused, honest) and solid experience in ALL of the following:

-high proficiency with Macintosh platform and Adobe CS

-web design, maintenance and building with a strong sense for up-to-date look and function (our site is now WordPress based but HTML and CSS as well as Dreamweaver, some Flash, etc.; must be able to create HTML emails)

-digital photography (we shoot all our own products and local installations; we have a digital SLR if you don't)

-digital SLR camera operation (experience shooting objects using supplemental lighting a plus!)

-digital photography post-production including color correction, PhotoShopping

-print design including working directly with printers and prepping files

-logo and corporate identity design

-catalogs, "dream books," brochures, business cards

-excellent attention to detail in all work (accuracy, double checking own work, copy editing, etc.)

-excellent management of multiple project simultaneously, keeping track of all details and priorities in an organized and highly effective manner, estimating delivery times and achieving deadlines

-willingness to do whatever needs to be done as schedule and priorities allow (answer phones, customer service, copywriting, etc.)

-willingness and ability to commit to the job for at least a year (hopefully longer!)

-resume and references should show longevity, reliability, creativity, ability to self-motivate and work independently

Eleek has been in business for eight years and has 10 employees. We pride ourselves on creating a work environment that is creative, collaborative, diverse, fun and friendly. This is a part-time position eligible for benefits after 90 orientation period (medical with alternative care rider, dental, paid vacation and paid holiday). Preference will be given to those who live nearby and are committed to sustainable commuting practices. Likewise, preference given to those interested in sustainability, healthy living and helping to maintain a friendly, supportive work environment. This position will also do contract work for our nonprofit partner, VOIS Business Alliance (http://www.voisalliance.org).

Please email a cover letter to jobs@eleekinc.com explaining your interest and how your skills and experience fit what we are looking for, a resume, references, and digital portfolio or link to jobs@eleekinc.com. We cannot consider your application without all of these elements.

The fine print: Please, please do us the great favor of NOT applying if the description above doesn't fit you to a T, or if you are not comfortable with the starting wage range. Also, please keep in mind that we are not just looking for a skill set; we are looking for one particular, wonderful person who will fit in well at Eleek and be a happy part of our team for a long time. If you read this paragraph and get it, please refer to it somewhere in your cover letter. Thank you!!