Graphic Arts and Marketing Specialist Public Relations & Marketing Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District • Modesto, CA

300d • $5,310 - $6,785

About The Position

Under direction, performs advanced technical graphic arts design and/or publication work, primarily through the use of desktop publishing, graphics software and social technology, but frequently using original artwork and/or specialized printing/publication techniques; prepares and produces creative graphic imagery and coordinates production of the most complex department, division, campus and District-wide publications, including college catalogs, college class schedules and academic program/service brochures; may independently lead and coordinate the most advanced and complex graphic production projects for the college; and performs related work as assigned. This is advanced level class in the Graphic Arts Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Positions in this class are generally allocated to a centralized marketing, public relations or production printing department, or may be allocated within a college executive office. Incumbents in this class coordinate production of highly complex graphic arts materials, with substantial responsibility for complex campus or District-wide publications. Incumbents may also be responsible for leading and coordinating the most advanced and complex graphical production projects and/or overseeing the staff and operations of a production printing facility. Duties require advanced technical knowledge of computer graphics and publishing software, social media platforms, and projects frequently require design and development of original artwork as well as the use of specialized printing and publication processes.

Requirements

• Three years equivalent to a Graphic Arts & Marketing Technician at YCCD.
• Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in graphic art, fine art, design, communications, business administration or a closely related field.
• Four years performing graphic design, layout and setup functions using computer graphics and desktop publication software.
• Two years coordinating the production of complex technical graphic arts projects for print production, digital publishing or social media platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency with social media platforms.
• Specialized graphic and publishing software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced and specialized technical graphic arts design and publication work.
• Coordinates the production of highly complex campus or District-wide publications.
• Ensures that digital and print production standards and specifications are maintained.
• Develops, prepares, recommends and monitors budgets for assigned functions.
• Serves as a lead worker over subordinate clerical, technical and other staff.
• Receives project requests and interprets user concepts into illustration designs.
• Estimates material and labor costs for assigned projects.
• Plans, organizes, designs and develops drafts of print ready artwork.
• Presents draft projects to clients and finalizes designs.
• Determines print production schedules and works closely with user clients.
• Researches, recommends and creates graphics for advertising campaigns.
• Retouches and manipulates print and web images.
• Assists in the development, execution and monitoring of the College's overall social media presence.
• Maintains complex graphics and file storage and retrieval systems.
• Serves as a technical resource to others regarding graphic design production.
• Independently responds to various inquiries and correspondence.

Benefits

• Salary: $5,310 to $6,785 per month
• Full-time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree