The Center for Applied Linguistics is a nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.

The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe.

**Applicants must submit a Resume and 3 Illustration Samples to be considered for this position.**

The Center for Applied Linguistics is located in Washington DC. While our physical location is currently closed, we are transitioning to a hybrid workplace where staff may work in person at the office or may work from home. Staff may work from locations outside of Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia if approved for telework. However, this position is not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories.

SUMMARY
The Production Artist creates high quality artwork in the form of original illustrations, charts, graphs, diagrams, graphic organizers, and infographics for our digital and print media language assessments. The Production artist is responsible for rendering finished illustrations and graphics digitally in Adobe Illustrator, editing photographic images in Adobe Photoshop, and at times working in Adobe InDesign to create or assemble test forms. Some light HTML and CSS coding is involved.

To be successful as a Production Artist, you should be a self-motivated, highly artistic person who is able to adapt to a house style, able to produce high quality work within established deadlines, and able to thrive in a remote environment by working independently as well as collaboratively with members of your project team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Create and edit illustrations using Adobe Illustrator
• Create and edit charts, graphs, diagrams, graphic organizers, and infographics using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Modify and edit photographic stock photo images using Adobe Photoshop
• Create and edit various print media documents using Adobe InDesign
• Some light HTML and CSS coding
• Successfully meet multiple deadlines
• Collaborate with content team to maximize synergy between the content and graphic support
• Self-review work to ensure quality and accuracy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates’ or Bachelors’ degree in Graphic Design or Illustration (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required
• Proven work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer or similar role
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Experience with quality control of his/her own work
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience working in a team environment
• Experience working in a remote environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Drawing skills with an attention to detail, a clean, clear art style, and an ability to adapt to an established house style
• Ability to convey ideas, scenes and objects clearly through digital illustration
• Ability to draw people of all ages, scenes and objects
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud software, particularly Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Ability to produce quality artwork within established deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Understanding of illustration for educational materials a plus
• Knowledge of cinematic camera blocking a plus
• Knowledge of cinematic storyboarding principles a plus
• Understanding of the principles of sequential art a plus
• Portfolio with illustration samples required

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. The employee must be able to observe details at close range, including color on a computer screen. CAL adheres to ADA compliance and guidelines as a common practice.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CAL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CAL employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.