The Ithacan is looking for a design editor to join the editorial board as soon as possible. Design editors are in charge of the layout and design of the paper and online graphics. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, a great communicator, interested in producing a bi-weekly print newspaper and regular online graphics, and fluent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. This is a paid position.
Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
- Creating unique, originally designed fronts for each section of the paper.
- Working with other sections to conceptualize visual ideas.
- Designing graphics and other materials used throughout paper and the web.
- Creating promotional material to be used in the paper and on social media.
- Managing and training a small team of graphic design staff members.
- Attending weekly meetings and desk shifts.
If interested in the role, please contact editor-in-chief Lorien Tyne (ltyne@ithaca.edu) or managing editor Noa Ran-Ressler (nranressler@ithaca.edu).