Graphic Design Specialist

Purpose Statement

The job of Graphic Design Specialist is to produce professional, attractive designs for district communications in order to support the district’s two-way communication with stakeholders.

This job reports to the Director of Communication Services.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with Communication Content Specialist for the production of district publications.
• Collaborates with other members of the Communication Services team to support team goals and objectives.
• Coordinates printing of publications and other materials.
• Designs publications, mailings, graphics and other art for the purpose of providing a unified, professional brand image for the district.
• Produces occasional photography at schools and events for district communications.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; current and emerging technology; office application software; and practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team; and dealing with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

FLSA Status

Exempt