What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Artist position at College of the Redwoods?
Position Information
College of the Redwoods
Position Title
Graphic Artist
Position Type
Staff
Department
Communications and Marketing
Location
Eureka
Summary
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 art work 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 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 traditionalgraphic 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.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
Licenses and Certificates
Hours
20 Hour/Week, 10 Months/Year, 860 Hours/Year
Salary Grade
115
Salary
$27.39 - $30.82/Hourly (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $48.01/Hourly)
Contact(s)
Human Resources
Contact Phone
707-476-4140
Contact Email
hr@redwoods.edu
Start Date
TBD
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00369P
Requisition Number
25-121
Job Open Date
01/08/2025
Job Close Date
01/29/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Posting
https://employment.redwoods.edu/postings/4241
Conditions of Employment
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.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.
Application Process
Required Materials
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Salary : $27 - $31
