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Graphic Designer II

Summary

Oversees the development of presentations, graphics, and other types of media-based materials for internal and external usage.  Coordinates in-house production and outside services .

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

  • Plans and designs pictures, drawings, and graphic materials using computers or other media.
  • Ensures customer requirements are met in graphic design projects.
  • Train and monitor staff responsible for content development and design production of all projects.
  • Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
  • Communicates artistic themes in flyers, posters, advertising, handbooks, or other presentation mediums.
  • Maintains files and records of graphic designs; ensures the timely completion of all work presented to the graphics unit.
  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
  • Ensure all artistic work follow the correct branding while being inventive and imaginative in developing original and creative products.
  • Brief administrators/clients/funders on complex project issues.
  • Develop budgets, estimate project and production costs, and monitor spending.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

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