Graphic Design Specialist

This list is illustrative only and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. • Assesses the client's request, organizing, planning, budgeting, and documenting the production process; • Performs, assigns, or approves the work required to complete the final product; • Leads and coordinates assigned projects through completion to meet the client's requirements; • Designs and produces original artwork, illustrations, graphics, charts, displays, brochures, booklets, reports, and web pages using manual, multimedia, and computer techniques, desktop publishing software, website design software, and peripheral equipment; • Designs, illustrates, and prepares exhibits, display materials, models, and educational materials for departmental use and public viewing; • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains interactive documentation and interfaces such as complex and interactive web pages for use on a department's Internet website; • Designs, illustrates, and constructs complex and varied visual aids and models; • Designs and prepares freehand sketches, schematic drawings, maps, and technical illustrations; • Maintains good workflow and meets deadlines by effectively interacting, communicating, and monitoring the ticket system TDX; • Maintains stock of graphic art and photographic materials; • Performs editing and copy writing of printed materials to incorporate text into overall graphic design; • Performs operator-level maintenance on computer graphics equipment, programs, or peripheral devices; • May train staff in new technologies and procedures in illustration productions. An associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in graphic arts, graphic design, applied design, commercial art, or fine art AND two years of experience in illustration, commercial art, or graphic design including the use of computer graphics programs and equipment OR A certificate of completion from an accredited college or commercial art school AND three years of experience in illustration, commercial art, or graphic design including the use of computer graphics programs and equipment. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.