JOB TITLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 96570

DEFINITION: This is supervisory work in the design and layout of original graphic art produced for publication. An employee in this job plans, organizes, and coordinates the graphic design work in a state agency. Work involves supervising positions responsible for designing graphic art and layouts for publications that visually communicate an agency’s message. Work includes meeting with customers to discuss and understand project objectives and applying graphic art skills and creativity in suggesting methods, materials, or visuals to attain program goals. Work is performed independently under the general direction of a manager who reviews work for effectiveness of results, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

     • Work is differentiated from the lower-level job based on the responsibility for supervising staff performing highly skilled work in the design and layout of original graphic art produced for publication.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes the work of Graphic Designers to ensure timely completion of production requests for new or revised forms, publications, reports, signs, posters, flyers, displays, certificates, charts, conference and tradeshow materials, and other requested visual aid materials.

• Meets with customers to discuss and understand project objectives, determine project methods, and ensure desired results.

• Provides training and direction to staff on design policies, procedures, and work methods.

• Creates complex graphic designs for publications, reports, signs, posters, flyers, displays, and other visual materials.

• Designs forms and publication layouts for departmental use.

• Edits photographs to be used in publications, displays, and other visual aid materials.

• Oversees the fabrication of displays for seminars, conferences, conventions, and advertisements.

• Reviews the preparation and processing of print specifications to ensure accuracy.

• Reviews project proofs prior to fabrication, digital publication, or circulation for accuracy, accessibility, quality assurance, and quality control.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and elements of graphic and typographic design.

• Knowledge of print and digital production concepts.

• Knowledge of digital art and design-related computer software.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to develop original designs.

• Ability to supplement text with appropriate designs and graphs.

• Ability to operate specialized printing equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• One year as a Graphic Designer 2 (Commonwealth title);

or

• Four years of technical experience in creating graphic designs for communication materials, displays, or exhibits and an associate degree in graphic design, graphic art, fine arts, visual communication, communication design, digital communication, or a closely related field;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.