Saturday, September 06, 2008

5916: Doing More For Less.


As this actual job listing shows, employers aren’t shy about telling candidates they’ll be expected to assume responsibilities traditionally handled by multiple employees. Although seeking an art director/designer with proofreading capabilities is, well, stupid. But is the trend toward dynamic workers an indicator of evolving basic skill sets or just basically cheap employers?

QC/proofreader/typography guru

Description:
We are looking for a hands-on QC/Proofreader/Typography Guru for our night shift. Hours are from 4pm to 12am. Ideal candidate must be able to build InDesign print mechanicals, adhere to strict brand guidelines and make aesthetic judgment calls. Must be expert with Adobe InDesign CS3. 6-plus years Agency background is preferred.

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