St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Graphic Artist

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement SITE: DO

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 4

BASIC FUNCTION:

Operates a computer to design and create a variety of art work to be published and utilized by the college in the institutional advancement program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Performs computer graphic design utilizing various programs from the design concept to final product.

v      Meets with department staff to plan for printed materials that will promote enrollment and provide information to students and the community.

v      Responsible for specific art projects on an on-going basis or for specific projects.

v      Performs desktop publishing, layout and design of artwork, computer typesetting and styling.

v      Participates in planning of marketing campaigns by contributing ideas.

v      Records the status of jobs. Maintains files of jobs in progress and in design stage.

v      Assists the Supervisor in special projects and in providing direction to others in the unit.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

AA degree in Graphics Design.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in production art and working with printers, including computer experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of computer graphics and page layout. Knowledge of computer software used in the graphics arts field. Knowledge of the techniques used in graphic arts. Ability to design art projects. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to begin and complete projects. Drafting skills. Interpersonal skills. Proofreading skills.

Revised: 09/2006