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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00