Creative Brand and Design Specialist 1

Summary of Position The class works under general supervision and electronically designs and coordinates printed and digital communication materials and publications. The class requires considerable knowledge of computer-generated graphic design and available software, as well as graphic design branding, and visual communications in order to create, design, and produce electronic designs and coordinate printed communications materials such as publications, illustrations, posters, graphs, charts, brochures, newsletters, forms, web graphics, multi-media displays, billboards, and/or maps. Identifies and advises print vendors of services needed; ensures product quality and timeliness of printed communication materials and publications; determines standards and most efficient methods of production to consider timeframes and/or cost; uses mediums as appropriate to design publications and reviews final draft before printing; evaluates finished product and analyzes success of print media; works with editorial team, other departmental personnel, and/or external consultants and/or advertisement agents to develop creative concepts; directs and locates available graphic support materials. Recommends policies and procedures in regards to graphic design, media, printing methods, papers, and inks for projects; develops visual concepts and coordinates design projects with staff and/or vendors to discuss scope of work, establish deadlines, identify specifications, cost controls, and quality products; creates and/or edits content for graphic designs; coordinates purchase of materials and/or services with vendors for digital output of proofs, color imaging, and print services.