Graphic Designer

**Definition** Creates, designs, lays out, and produces printed and digital materials and publications utilizing a wide variety of commercial art media and techniques and applies creative and innovative ways to translate written or verbal ideas or concepts into graphic design work. The use of advanced graphic software applications is an integral aspect of the duties. A **Graphic Arts Assistant** assists in the design, lay out, and production of traditional and digital artwork using a variety of art media and techniques. • *Class Qualifications** • *Knowledge of:** Principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in graphic design Graphic design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator World Wide Web and Internet environments Design and layout tools related to web site development such as HTML, CSS, and Dreamweaver Presentation software such as Microsoft Powerpoint Principles of composition, typography, aesthetics, color and design theories Principles of copywriting and editing Principles of marketing and public relations Requirements and terminology for digital pre-press High volume offset and/or digital printing methods, both sheetfed and web Techniques related to the preparation of graphics for TV, multimedia, and video Recordkeeping procedures Capabilities of computer systems and hardware common in graphic design • *Skill in:** Using and maintaining various graphic design studio equipment Using computer systems optimized for graphics and publishing • *Ability to:** Independently produce graphic design work utilizing a variety of software, materials, and equipment Apply creativity in the preparation of layouts, drawings, illustrations, and related graphic materials Create graphic design work from scanned images, photographs, sketches, and ideas Design and lay out web pages Prepare graphic design work as digital files for offset printing Operate photographic equipment and software Design using typographical, illustrative, coloring, and other related techniques Perform routine freehand and mechanical lettering and calligraphy on an as needed basis Organize work load to meet deadlines and budgets Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a diverse pool of staff, students, vendors, and the public Give clear and concise instructions orally and in writing Learn new software applications and equipment in the field of graphic design • *Entrance Qualifications** • *Education and Experience:** A. - New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.