Schedule and prioritize graphic or printed material design and typesetting operations; oversee and train student workers in appropriate graphic art design and typesetting.

Operate a variety of graphic production equipment including computers and supporting software applications and programs; utilize a variety of computer software programs in the performance of typesetting functions.

Answer telephone and assist customers in the print shop; respond to inquiries and complaints; provide information to faculty, staff, students and the general public on graphic services.

Create original layouts as requested by staff; enter copy and design information on computer system; edit, proof and print copy.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Complex methods and techniques of graphic arts design and production.
• Principles, practices and procedures of typesetting.
• Standard office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, scanners, paper cutter, laminating and punch/bind/unbind machines.
• Methods and techniques of electronic page layout.
• Basic copyright laws and how they apply to items used for publication.
• Principles and techniques of creating computerized graphics.
• Operational characteristics, applications, and functions of a variety of modern graphics software programs.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Originate and create artistic designs for materials to be used in instructional, promotional and college programs.
• Perform a variety of typesetting functions.
• Operate computers and supporting software applications and programs.
• Use modern computers and related software to design and produce camera ready art.
• Arrange, layout and make effective use of visual materials.
• Respond to requests from faculty, staff and students.
• Interpret user requirements into appropriate graphic materials.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responses and cultural humility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in graphic arts or related field.

Experience:
One year’s experience of graphic art design and production with an agency, company, or organization.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Physical Demands:
Regularly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

Work Environment:
Office Environment. A workplace featuring typical office amenities, including computers, telephones, and office furniture, in a controlled indoor setting.

Schedule and prioritize graphic or printed material design and typesetting operations; oversee and train student workers in appropriate graphic art design and typesetting.

Operate a variety of graphic production equipment including computers and supporting software applications and programs; utilize a variety of computer software programs in the performance of typesetting functions.

Answer telephone and assist customers in the print shop; respond to inquiries and complaints; provide information to faculty, staff, students and the general public on graphic services.

Create original layouts as requested by staff; enter copy and design information on computer system; edit, proof and print copy.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Complex methods and techniques of graphic arts design and production.
• Principles, practices and procedures of typesetting.
• Standard office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, scanners, paper cutter, laminating and punch/bind/unbind machines.
• Methods and techniques of electronic page layout.
• Basic copyright laws and how they apply to items used for publication.
• Principles and techniques of creating computerized graphics.
• Operational characteristics, applications, and functions of a variety of modern graphics software programs.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Originate and create artistic designs for materials to be used in instructional, promotional and college programs.
• Perform a variety of typesetting functions.
• Operate computers and supporting software applications and programs.
• Use modern computers and related software to design and produce camera ready art.
• Arrange, layout and make effective use of visual materials.
• Respond to requests from faculty, staff and students.
• Interpret user requirements into appropriate graphic materials.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responses and cultural humility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in graphic arts or related field.

Experience:
One year’s experience of graphic art design and production with an agency, company, or organization.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Physical Demands:
Regularly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

Work Environment:
Office Environment. A workplace featuring typical office amenities, including computers, telephones, and office furniture, in a controlled indoor setting.