Creates, designs, lays out and produces a variety of visual communication pieces including course catalogs and schedules, stationery and forms, promotional mailers and folders, special-event flyers and invitations, performance programs and posters, handbooks, banners, temporary signage, campus maps, textile graphics and electronic media.
Consults with staff to determine the best methods for specialized print graphics; serves as an expert resource to faculty and staff on a variety of design, layout and printing processes; supports and responds to software and design-based inquiries from the college community.
Creates original layouts as requested; assists in the overall production of specialized and original graphics; designs and produces screen printing and dye sublimation projects using various media.
Coordinates with District and outside print shops regarding printing and finishing work.
Produces original photographic and/or video content for use in projects; coordinates with District or outside photographers and videographers, and/or purchases stock photography and art when required; collects, organizes and maintains model, photo and video releases or proper content licenses.
Maintains library files of college logos, bulletins, past projects, designs, displays and related items available for future projects; maintains charts and graphs related to documents, surveys and reports useful for routine publication; orders and maintains inventory of graphic materials, supplies and equipment.
Assists in producing social media, portal content and other traditional and new media communication images and content.
Produces email designs for mass marketing to targeted audiences.
Keeps abreast of new developments in graphic design and print production including design and production software, and all types of paper, media and ink used in the print and web industry; utilizes current design and technology trends to recommend the most effective style, technique and medium for production within budget and time constraints.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
Requirements :
An associate degree in graphic arts, visual communication, digital media or a related field, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in professional commercial visual communication design and production; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A bachelor's degree in graphic arts, visual communication or digital media is preferred.