Graphic Designer

Graphic DesignerDesigns materials to be presented by visual communications media such as books, pamphlets, forms, and documents that promote and fulfill the vision and direction of the Secretary of State.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Fulfills assignments from the Creative Services Director and Executive staff to design materials for publication, display and/or posting through digital media.Utilizes graphic design expertise to create publications, displays and other materials for special programs and projects that are consistent with the SOS visual style and message.Produces publications for the various divisions of the SOS, including newsletters, brochures, flyers, invitations, programs, banners, forms and other ancillary materials.Determines size, arranges art and text, and selects fonts based on design concepts and principles.Prepares illustrations or rough sketches of material according to requests from staff, utilizing digital publishing software.Collaborates with Photography staff to acquire or capture images needed for publications.Works with the Creative Services Director to proof and receive requisite approval on final layouts and prepares electronic files for printer.Meets specified deadlines for creating, proofing and producing camera-ready digital artwork for printed publications.Tracks publications through the approval process to ensure adherence with production schedule.Provides technical assistance to Purchasing Manager in development of bidding specifications for printing jobs.Produces in-house copies of forms, invitations, hand-outs and other materials as needed.Monitors developments in software and operating systems for Macintosh systems and uses that information to advise staff on software and equipment upgrades.Maintains hard copy and computer files of documents, and purges old files as needed.Provides routine and preventative maintenance on laser and inkjet Printers.Assists Creative Services Director in communicating and managing printing vendors to deliver printer-ready artwork and ensure quality of final printed product and delivery.Assists Creative Services team with routine or special projects as requested.Fulfills requests for the Great Seal and other artwork from state agencies, boards and commissions.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (business office with computers and printers and light traffic).Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Language Skills: Level 3 — Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of visitors, vendors or employees of organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply or 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Minimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function 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. Production Specialist must be proficient using graphic design software, tools and techniques, with preference for Adobe Creative Suite components in a Macintosh operating system environment. Education/Experience: Degree from four-year University in graphic design, desktop publishing or related field; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Arkansas driver's license required.