Graphic Designer Job at Los Angeles Community College District in Los Angeles

Immediate supervision may be exercised over assigned staff and student employees.Class QualificationsKnowledge 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 workload 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 QualificationsEducation and Experience:A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and two years of recent, full-time, paid experience in commercial graphic design including the use of graphics software.An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and four years of recent, full-time, paid experience in commercial graphic design including the use of graphics software.Graduation from high school or its equivalent and six years of recent, full-time, paid experience in commercial graphic design including the use of graphics software.Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.