Graphic Illustrator Designer at Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton, CA

Job Summary Produce freehand or electronic illustrations to visualize a concept necessary to instruct or explain a situation. Do illustrative drawings from an idea, thought or concept. Create original design for pre-press art, posters, illustrations and finished proofs by interpreting what ideas, teachings, or instructions a department wants to convey in printed material. Translate those thoughts into a design concept and execute a viable finished product which is cost effective, meets the needs of the customer and is creatively designed. Essential Responsibilities Design / Illustration and Artwork: Develop original freehand or electronic illustrations to visualize a concept, provide illustrations for printed publications, produce camera‑ready and finished proofs, and accurately assess the message the design or illustration should express in printed form while offering constructive, cost‑effective production methods. Provide consultation service to Printing Consultant in preparation, design, ink color and paper choices for various printed media. Produce camera‑ready art and finished proofs for forms and related printed matter using current computer graphics technology, software, and traditional trade hand tools when directed. Notify lead Illustrator/Designer of production problems that may affect the accurate and timely completion of jobs. Resource Guide Meet with Printing Consultants on the production of artwork and collaborate with the printer if problems arise. Provide customers and staff with direction on when and how standards must be used, and support Printing Consultants when they meet customers. Answer questions from customers, Printing Consultants and staff on content, quality, construction and specifications of the project. Respond to customer inquiries regarding proofs or job status; interact with the computer tracking system to reveal basic status of inquiries. Discuss, document and execute all changes made by the customer or consultant in the job packet. Maintain and update computer equipment, perform hardware and software maintenance, write/modify PostScript Printer Description files, install software or peripheral devices, prepare/convert electronic files for porting, update server files or templates, and file disks. Provide backup support to lead Illustrator/Designer. Organize, catalog and maintain the electronic art library and perform other related tasks as directed. Basic Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years on the job experience as an illustrator or graphics designer preferred; work or education in preparing illustration and art for printing required. Must be able to create designs and illustrations in traditional media with manual equipment and demonstrate ability to illustrate with traditional media (pen, pencil, brush, etc.) and computer software applications; a portfolio of printed samples is required. Must have a high level of proficiency in designing art on a computer‑based system. Must have good organizational skills, human relation skills, and verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Education BA or BFA Degree in Graphics, Production Art, Illustration or related field required. Additional Requirements External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute