Graphic Arts Designer Advanced

Description:

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, performs highly skilled, professional graphic design, layout and planning functions of printed and audio-visual material for the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) used for communicating to a wide audience with a focus on readability and clear messaging.
• Serves as project lead, or designer-in-charge, for graphic arts projects (including print, digital, and audio-visual projects) requested by a variety of professional areas at IDOR.
• Produces artwork for printing or digital publishing and related multi-media through computer software or online tools.
• Conducts research, utilizes software tutorials and guides, and participates in trainings to stay current with technology and techniques used in graphic arts project development and production.
• Follows office procedures and standards for project development and approvals, including maintaining image and file libraries for reference of historical projects and for use in future projects.
• Maintains and uses multi-media equipment (i.e., computer, camera, video, audio, etc.), provides recommendations for updating and maintaining state of the art computer equipment and software, and provides related training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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