Senior Graphic Designer

Description:

Under direction from supervisory and/or management staff leads, plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of graphic design activities including photography, printing, typesetting, concept development, publication design, layout and editing; produces a variety of publications, graphic designs, and instructional graphics; assists other staff in the design of publications and materials; writes, edits, lays out, and coordinates the publishing of a variety of publications; operates and maintains a variety of equipment used in the production of graphic materials; and performs a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey level class in the Graphic Designer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from Graphic Designer positions by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned including coordinating and producing the most complex graphic design materials and serving as a lead worker on assigned projects. This classification differs from the Senior Graphic Designer classification in that incumbents in this class have the primary responsibility for writing, editing, laying out, and coordinating the publishing of a variety of publications including the college catalog, class schedule, and information card. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.