HIGHWAY GRAPHICS DESIGN SPECIALIST(DOT)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be responsible for a variety of skilled graphic design and production tasks related to the design, layout, application, and fabrication of reflective highway signs for use on state roadways, vehicle graphics and conspicuity markings for use on state vehicles, and other related sign and graphics products; and to do related work as required. Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be responsible for a variety of skilled graphic design and production tasks related to the design, layout, application, and fabrication of reflective highway signs for use on state roadways, vehicle graphics and conspicuity markings for use on state vehicles, and other related sign and graphics products; and to do related work as required. To operate and maintain computer-aided graphic design software, large format printing systems, vinyl plotters, roll laminators, and other equipment for large scale sign and graphics production. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in graphic design and typesetting; a working knowledge of the methods, tools, and best practices of sign fabrication; a thorough knowledge of the latest Microsoft Windows operating system; MS Word, Excel and Outlook, Network and Cloud Storage; and Digital File Management; a thorough knowledge of the creation and manipulation of vector files using industry standard software such as CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator; the ability to fully maintain and operate vinyl plotters, large format printers, and associated software; the ability to reference, interpret, and adhere to RIDOT Sign Standards and the Federal Highway Agency's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; a thorough understanding of mathematics, especially those involved in measurements; a working knowledge of traffic control device installation procedures and maintenance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher with courses in Digital Imaging, Commercial Art or Graphic/Visual Design or a closely related field; and Experience: Considerable employment or experience as a graphic designer, large print shop technician, sign fabricator, or employment in a position involving the application of graphic design and sign production.