Graphic Artist Short-term Hourly (STH)

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Executive Director Marketing and Public Information, oversees and coordinates the activities and operation of the graphic arts area; coordinates campus-wide communication with visual materials and interactive digital presentations to enhance the instruction, administration, recruitment and promotion of the College; creates concepts and executes design through all phases of graphic development. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Collaborates with faculty, administrators and staff desiring graphic art services turning abstract concepts and minimal visualization into innovative designs; discusses and suggests needs of project such as type of illustration, copy, size, color, style and time deadlines providing innovative solutions throughout the various stages of the design process. (E)
• Conceptualizes and creates original and innovative components of design projects for web sites and print graphics as well as multimedia development requiring design elements, typography, and page composition. (E)
• Collaborates with the Marketing Specialist regarding a variety of graphic projects when appropriate.
• Develops visual interfaces from sketches to storyboards to working prototypes that are marketable, aesthetically pleasing, and enhance the College’s messages to students and the general public. (E)
• Produces and designs camera-ready artwork with a variety of media through desktop publishing programs, photo manipulation, paste-ups, free-hand and mechanical lettering, and/or drawings. (E)
• Provide instructional and miscellaneous artwork including photography, charts, transparencies, window displays, brochures, flyers, ads, posters, graphic templates, banners, signage, event graphics, mailers, certificates, awards and graphs. (E)
• Provides work direction to students and hourly workers. (E)
• Provides support and direction to administrative staff and faculty on how to use and apply various software to develop their own materials; provides computer graphics troubleshooting for administrative staff and faculty. (E)
• Advises college personnel regarding the application and use of graphics and exhibits.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends and/or purchases approved graphic supplies and equipment, computer systems and accessories, and software applications. (E)
• Mount and laminates a variety of graphics.
• Organizes office operations, meeting deadlines, filing and answering phones. (E)
• Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting for computer equipment, peripherals and software in graphics area.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in commercial or graphic art, illustrative design or related field and increasingly responsible commercial art experience including the use of graphics and desktop publishing software applications.