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Graphic Design

Graphic Design Specialists use knowledge of current graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for promotions, advertisements, communications, video, packaging, publications, and informative and instructional material; generate and manipulate graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia solutions.

• Design, edit, and integrate digital content, graphics, animation, photography, illustrations, and other multimedia visualization and imaging products
• Design and develop content style and layout
• Support content authors to ensure multimedia solutions reflect overall mission
• Create proofs, prototypes, mock-ups, wireframes, user journey maps, and other visual aides
• Collaborate in the creative direction and oversee the development of video and audio content
• Create presentation and communication templates for promotional, developmental, and administrative needs
• Comply with accessibility standards, contractual obligations, confidentiality and privacy policies, and style and standard guidelines
• May design and maintain websites, including development of new functionality, content updates, style and layout, and accessibility
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00