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WHAT DOES GRAPHIC DESIGN MEAN...

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

1. Conceives ideas, concepts, and campaigns; designs, produces, works with others and coordinates in

the creation of multifaceted communication materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of

instructional, promotional, development, and recruitment projects.

2. Works with project managers and team members to provide professional recommendations for

concept, design, art direction, production, print buying, and monitors quality control.

3. Defines design criteria; develops concept and direction; proposes, directs and creates art and

photography.

4. Operates a computer or uses traditional techniques for a variety of graphic design activities, including

desktop publishing and layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.

5. Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.

6. Monitors and tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion using Filemaker Pro;

works with outside vendors to meet production deadlines.

7. Responsible for print and prepress service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control.

8. Selects and purchases graphic and photographic supplies.

9. Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains accurate files and records.

10. Contributes to the editorial development of projects.

11. Supervises, trains, and directs the work of student assistants.

ABILITY TO:

Work with various clients to interpret and translate their expressed needs and ideas into concepts, and

develop and translate them into effective communication materials; plan, coordinate and organize

projects and production processes to ensure completion in a timely and cost-effective manner; conceive,

plan, produce, and create files or artwork; work under pressure to meet deadlines; follow and give oral

and written directions; supervise student assistants; maintain cooperative working relationships;

demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Advanced experience and knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of digital art, graphic

design, layout and illustration; operation of personal computer and current graphics software programs;

principles and techniques of typesetting, color theory digital printing and photography; printing processes

(including four color process), various types of ink, paper stock, and other supplies used, their

characteristics, uses and limitations; electronic

Nicole Ovalle
(773)240-6609
Email:Nicole.Ovalle@yahoo.com