Graphic Artist Job at College of the Redwoods in Eureka

Creates, designs, and produces a variety of original graphic materials and artwork to support instructional, business, promotional, and informational needs of the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces original finished artwork for signs, charts, posters, displays, letterheads, cartoons, certificates, and overhead transparencies. Interprets statistical and other data to present in visually stimulating and easily understood charts and graphs.
• Creates and designs original layouts for printed materials.
• Prepares digital reproductions including brochures, posters, flyers, mailers and other materials. Determines specifications and orders copies.
• Works with commercial and institutional print shops on the execution of promotional or informational needs from original designs.
• Performs desktop publishing, and publishing digital printing.
• Mounts and laminates photographs and artwork for public display, presentation, or illustration.
• Meets with customers to determine design needs. Participates in committee meetings for campus publications.
• Produces full-color copy for video production and presentations. Designs and develops graphics as visual reinforcement and illustration of ideas or concepts.
• Develops and maintains image resource files and provides a system for artwork retrieval.
• Provides cost estimates for projected graphics needs. Determines needs and orders supplies to facilitate production according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of graphic design. Requires the knowledge and skills necessary to produce printed designs from concepts and original artwork through to final printing. Requires thorough knowledge of desktop publishing and graphics software programs, such as PageMaker and Photoshop Illustrator, including page layout, illustration, photo retouching, and word processing. Requires thorough knowledge of personal computers, scanners and laser printers and their use in graphic arts. Requires considerable knowledge of the traditional manual graphic artist tools and equipment. Requires a working knowledge of the traditional and electronic equipment, techniques, and processes involved in photography, print-making, and overhead transparencies. Requires sufficient organizational and planning skills to estimate and complete work assignments on a timely basis. Requires sufficient communication skills to convey technical concepts to others and to facilitate discussions about presentations.

Abilities

Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability to utilize computer and graphics related software to complete jobs and to use traditional graphic artist tools in those situations where the computer is inappropriate. Requires demonstrated drawing and sketching ability. Requires the ability to plan, prioritize and organize work in order to meet established schedules and guidelines. Requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts, on both routine and technical issues, in a manner that elicits a full understanding of the concepts and objectives of requested materials.

Physical Abilities

Position involves the use of the computer and / or traditional design / illustration tools, requiring forearm, hand and finger dexterity; hand-arm-eye coordination; near visual acuity to bring items into sharp focus, and color vision. Must be able to sit at the computer or drafting table for long periods of time. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone.

Education and Experience

AA degree plus two years of graphic design experience required, or BA degree and one year of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Licenses and Certificates

Hours

20 Hour / Week, 10 Months / Year, 860 Hours / Year

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 115

Salary

27.39 - $30.82 / Hourly (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $48.01 / Hourly)

Application Procedures

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment / selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college / university will be required.

Required Materials :

Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.

Contact Information

For assistance or information, please contact :

College of the Redwoods

Human Resources

7351 Tompkins Hill Road

Eureka, CA 95501-9300

Phone 707-476-4140

Fax 707-476-4421

TTY 711

Email hr@redwoods.edu

Selection Process

All complete applications will be reviewed by a representative screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview at College of the Redwoods. Expenses incurred in connection with the site interview will not be reimbursed.

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