Graphics Designer (COF)

Kern Community College District Porterville, CA Full-time Design

Posted on April 6, 2024

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Graphics Designer (COF)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $3,827.80 - $5,408.58 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY23-2400717

Location: Porterville, CA

Department: Marketing and Communications

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan and organize the activities of the Graphics Section at a college; coordinate graphics and duplicating activities with other departments, faculty and staff members; provide specialized assistance to faculty and staff regarding graphics projects, web page design and college marketing and informational materials.

Representative Duties

Design and illustrate layouts and rough drafts of printed materials; design and produce camera-ready art work styles and formatting for typesetting; specify paper to be used for each job; prepare paste-ups to be printed.
Design trademarks, logos, illustrations for publications, shirts, billboards and other promotional items; test finished web pages with various browsers.
Coordinate the production of material for graphics reproduction, duplicating and the finishing processes; determine printing formats and finishing systems; specify size, style and format of graphics reproductions; select paper to be used; prepare paste-ups to be used for individual jobs.
Coordinate off-campus printing jobs; communicate with vendors regarding services; research and prepare cost estimates for off-campus work.
Confer with various faculty and staff members regarding assigned activities; participate in a variety of committees to plan duplicating or design projects; coordinate ideas and presentations of printed materials with staff; provide specialized assistance to others related to graphics projects and needs.
Coordinate the functions of typesetting, printing and finishing on design jobs. E Submit cost estimates for graphics and duplication work; monitor and control expenditures.
Prepare maps, architectural renderings, artwork for slides and transparencies; create hand-lettered artwork for special occasions.
Maintain files on equipment, supplies and procedures; maintain and order reference books; maintain inventory; order and stock supplies as needed.
Provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

Associate degree with course work in graphic design, graphic arts or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience in graphic arts.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, materials, techniques and elements of modern graphic design and layout.
Various software packages utilized in computerized graphics and web page design, authoring and maintenance.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Methods and materials utilized in digitizing and enhancing images.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Characteristics and uses of paper and ink used in duplication.
Paper sizes, weights, textures and applications.
Procedures, methods and techniques of graphic developments and web page design.
Basic math.

ABILITY TO:
Design and produce printed material for the college from concept to print.
Design, develop and maintain college web sites and serve as webmaster.
Operate a variety of computer graphics equipment and digital cameras.
Create hand-lettered work for printed material.
Create camera-ready renderings, calculate margins, tabs and other typesetting formats.
Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.
Maintain records related to schedules, cost estimates, job tracking and other related records.
Operate a variety of print shop equipment including a copier, paper cutter, folders and printers.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

SALARY RANGE$ 3,827.80 - $ 5,408.58 monthlyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $4,021.58 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by March 18, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts
List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4409158/graphics-designer-cof. Emails will not be accepted.

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