Pagination / Graphic Designer - The Sumter Item

The Sumter Item is looking for a graphic and page designer committed to helping our staff reinvent local media in Sumter and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate is a fast-moving, independent, reliable yet bold designer who enjoys creating graphics as ways to tell stories through print newspapers, magazines, social media, email and various digital projects. The designer will join our growing multimedia team that will help revolutionize local content through both print and digital products. The applicant will be eager to pitch creative ideas and collaborate with other staff to produce engaging multimedia content. The designer will also collaborate with The Sumter Item staff in creating optimal visual experiences for users. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is required, and prior pagination experience is strongly preferred.

This position may be primarily remote, although occasional in-person meetings may be needed.

The Sumter Item is located in the heart of downtown Sumter within walking distance to numerous shops and restaurants. Offering a variety of local events throughout the year, Sumter is also a quick drive to South Carolina’s coastal and entertainment destinations.

In addition to the more than 100,000 residents of Sumter County, The Sumter Item also covers and delivers to the nearby Lee and Clarendon counties. As a 130-year-old family-owned organization, it is the oldest newspaper of its kind in the state, boasting a creative flexibility rare to local media organizations. The Sumter Item has sister newspapers in Alabama and South Carolina.

The Sumter Item print edition is delivered every Wednesday and Saturday. We also publish a litany of monthly, seasonal and annual magazines throughout the community. Additionally, our website – TheItem.com – is the area’s most-visited local media website, and our daily video show, Sumter Today, is the premier local video show in Sumter.

The Sumter Item offers a competitive compensation plan for full-time employees; life, health, dental, disability plans and 401(k) plan, and an opportunity for advancement.

Requirements & Qualifications

- College Degree required, preferably in the field of graphic design.
- Proven experience designing magazines and other publications required.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to clients required.
- Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, professional environment.
- A desire to take risks and willingness to adapt.
- A positive, collaborative attitude.
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop, required.
- Experience with innovative forms of multimedia storytelling or video editing are a plus.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and example portfolio clips.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sumter, SC 29150