Job Title: Graphic Designer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Creative Services

Summary: Designs and produces art and copy layouts for catalogs and direct mail pieces by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formats projects to match design and establishes templates to specifications.


• Maintains steady flow of creative assignments and other collateral within designated time frames.


• Consults with supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.


• Creates and reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed.


• Checks proofs and reviews quality of final product before release.


• Maintains image resource files.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variable in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Office Suite word processing software and Design software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Interpersonal – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Team Work – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively.

Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards.