Graphic Designer

Provides highly skilled, original and creative graphics for the production of publications and electronic communication media.

Plans and coordinates graphic design and production details for university and departmental publications and other graphic materials.
Supplies design ideas, layouts comps, fits copy, suggests either illustrations or photography or combinations of both to support the design idea.
Meets with group to discuss ideas, note any alterations, budget limitations, and deadlines before beginning production of materials.
Selects materials for final product.
Prepares specifications for quotes from various film engravers, printers, and vendors pertaining to each production job.
Prepares computer layout of the project and executes production of same.
Prepares images for digital usage, including scanning and digital manipulation of images.
Oversees production of illustrations with outside vendors and schedules and attends photo shoot for photography.
Works with printers to prepare itemized written estimates for clients.
Maintains client files for various proof changes, spec or quantity changes.
May produce designs for web sites.
May provide supervision to personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree and five-six years experience in related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Communications/Media

Exempt

Professional

10/01/05

30000243

38-39

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