9G03
GRAPHIC ARTIST

This is skilled graphic art work at the full performance level. An employee in this class is expected to use personal computers as well as conventional methods to design and produce a wide variety of graphic art material, including three (3)-dimensional art work for display purposes. Employees are responsible for carrying art projects from concept through to completion and meeting designated deadlines.

Work is performed under the supervision of a technical or administrative superior.

• Plans, researches and develops concepts; designs and lays out a variety of pamphlets, posters, directories, brochures and other graphic material, using personal computers with desktop publishing and graphic design software packages, as well as conventional screen layout methods; arranges drawings, designs, photographs and text in a format to be printed; selects typeface and determines the proper size and placement; specifies and creates type on computer; prepares specifications for copy indicating point sizes, widths, letter and work spacing, headlines and column depth; determines appropriate colors to be used; selects the quality of paper required and determines the size of paper to be used.
• Prepares computerized mechanicals, placing the copy and illustration or photograph in position; specifies color on the computer, specifically what type of color system to be used; specifies dimensions and fold lines on the mechanical.
• Prepares specification for printer indicating such requirements as color, size, type of paper and other features; reviews blue lines of color proofs to insure that specifications have been met; reviews press proofs to insure that colors used produce the best visual effect; maintains production schedules to determine that printed materials are delivered as ordered.
• Prepares charts, graphs, signs and maps to designated scale; assembles and prepares statistical charts; may design and display panels; may install exhibits and displays; may photograph a variety of subjects for promotional purposes.
• Designs and creates three (3)-dimensional art for use in displays; arrange art, materials, and cases for display purposes; handles rare and fragile exhibition material in a delicate manner.
• Keeps up with new technology on the computer as well as with updated and new and updated software programs through professional development.
• Requisitions materials and supplies.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the processes, methods and techniques used in producing graphic art
• typography
• the equipment used in producing graphic art
• personal computers and graphic design software
• the printing processes used in graphic art work
• printing paper characteristics
• the fundamentals of design, color, harmony and composition
• costs of production of graphic art projects
SKILL IN:
• the care and use of graphic art materials and equipment
ABILITY TO:
• use personal computers and related programs to design and produce graphic art work
• prepare designs, illustrations, layouts and displays
• perform research for graphic art projects
• display creative imagination
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
• keep up with industry standards through professional development

EDUCATION
• Two years of training in an art program including courses in lettering, layout, and computer aided graphic design from an accredited art school or other institution.
AND
EXPERIENCE
• Two years of experience in graphic art work, using personal computers as well as traditional methods to design and produce posters, brochures, pamphlets and other graphic materials.

NOTE:

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited art school with major course work in graphic design may be substituted for the above training and experience requirements.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.