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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00