Graphic Designer Senior

Date Revised: 02/08/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Graphic Designer Senior

Job Category: Exempt

PCLS: 30211

Salary Grade: G

Summary

Incumbents in the Graphic Designer series conceptualize, design, and produce print, online, and multimedia projects consistent with the University’s standards

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Graphic Designer Senior is distinguished from the Graphic Designer II in that incumbents in the senior level have the knowledge and experience to perform duties on a University wide level.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

This classification may train and guide less experienced employees and/or student workers.

Typical Functions

1. Conceptualizes, designs, and produces curriculum, training, and/or marketing materials such as flyers, ads, brochures, logos, office signage, and displays consistent with the University’s graphic identity standards.

2. Plans and designs technical products and projects for websites and other multimedia platforms.3. Designs and develops technical products integrating various media, such as graphics, still

images, video, audio, animation, and 3-D models.4. May assist the webmaster with maintaining, creating, and designing web content in accordance

with website guidelines. Serves as the webmaster’s replacement when necessary.5. May visually communicate ideas and concepts through tools besides computer software

including drawing, sketching, and mocking up physical examples. 6. Performs quality assurance and compatibility testing on all products prior to release as

necessary.7. Consults with faculty and staff to identify their graphics needs, budget constraints, and

reasonable deadlines for requested projects.8. Ensures that marketing materials visually communicate USU’s mission.9. Aids department with planning a marketing campaign.10. Ensures that designs meet University standards.11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1

Graphic Designer Senior

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1. Skilled in the utilization of specified computer programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

2. Knowledge of core design elements such as type, contrast, alignment, proximity, and layout.3. Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.4. Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques,

and equipment.5. Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures.6. Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations.7. Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.8. Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements.9. Meticulous attention to detail.10. Ability to complete multiple assignments and meet set deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.

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8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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