Graphic Arts Designer

Description:

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Job Responsibilities

1. Produces materials not available commercially that are needed as integral part of Public Health public awareness publications.

• Creates original artwork, layouts, illustrations and other pictorial materials such as sequence stories, charts, graphs, still pictures and overhead projection transparencies, maps and three-dimensional materials.
• Makes cost and time estimates for projects.
• Confers with supervisor in planning and establishing priorities.

2. Utilizes Mac Computer System, QuarkXPress and related software to produce creative designs for printing.

• Prepares camera ready proofs as needed in the design of pictorial materials.

3. Liaises with recruitment and training staff on design layouts, needs and availability of materials.

• Designs promotional campaigns, multi-projector slide shows, visuals and 3-dimensional displays for training and recruitment purposes.

4. Maintains a complete cross-reference log ad filing system for all work.

• Prepares monthly and statistical reports.

5. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years college with a concentration in art, computer art, graphic design or related subject.
• Requires one year experience in art/design production or graphics in both printed and electronic media.