Graphic Artist

City of El Monte•El Monte, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs diverse and technical graphic design work. Plans, develops, and coordinates graphic design services that communicate the services and resources of the City. Operates duplication and printing equipment. The position is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing graphical designs for customers, exercising creative ability and technical skill through the use of a variety of art and media. Incumbents are required to use a wide variety of graphics design, desktop publishing, and related software with skill. They work with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors to ensure that their output meets specific technical requirements for final production. Incumbents are guided by established procedures and have access to a supervisor for guidance with matters that do not fit within established procedures and protocols.

Requirements

Sufficient education, training, and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing graphics work with at least one (1) year performing independent graphics production assignments.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's license.
Modern principles, techniques, practices, and production equipment/materials used in contemporary media design.
Principles, techniques, tools, and materials used in photography and composition.
Use of color.
Principles of copy layout.
Illustrative advertising techniques.
Basic photography methods and techniques.
Proofing and checking materials prior to printing.
Use personal computer graphic art applications.
Able to multi-task and handle numerous assignments from multiple people.

Nice To Haves

Free from color blindness.
Good eyesight to check position, color and accuracy of proofs, copy and finished product.
Good arm, hand and finger dexterity involved in activities such as freehand drawing.

Responsibilities

Reviews each new or repeat job order that has been prescreened by supervisor or other staff.
Meets with requestor to discuss desired results and related issues pertaining to publication to be produced.
Studies sample publications and other materials provided to understand the requirements of the project, including deadlines, and make note of ideas to implement.
Determines what graphics material to be used in the publication.
Makes a variety of adjustments to photos and other graphics to be used in the publication (such as brightness, contrast, size, texture, and editing out undesired material), using knowledge of computer and software.
Plans proposed layout of material, including issues such as margin size, photos to use from those provided, and space utilization.
Archives document files electronically for future retrieval.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous activities as needed.
Efficiently using Illustrator and Photoshop.
Continually checking and updating social media, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat.
Creates and works with existing logos & designs.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Coordinate department marketing material.
Developing ideas the requestor may not have considered.
Perform other duties as assigned.