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.
