St. Petersburg College

Print Shop Graphic Artist (MPI) [ID: 861]

Position Summary:

The Print Shop Graphic Artist will work within the Print Shop and support Xerox CMD StoreFront order from various faculty, staff and departments at St. Petersburg College. This person will manage and maintain the templates housed on the StoreFront, and ensure all are in line with Brand Standard Guidelines.

Typical Essential Duties

Collaborating with others within the MPI Print Shop;
Knowledge of current versions of Adobe Creative Suite-including Adobe Acrobat and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Ability to articulate and justify creative concepts to faculty and staff;
Ability to provide and receive constructive direction to improve overall quality of design;
Planning, time-management and follow-through skills;
Ability to develop effective design solutions within constraints of deadlines and budgets;
Knowledge to develop and maintain print templates in line with brand standards;
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with other staff and team members.

This is first of two levels in the Graphic Design series. Incumbents design communication materials in various forms. Responsibilities may include identifying customer needs; designing layouts, artwork, flyers, websites, forms, etc.; taking photographs; designing logos or similar graphics; developing multimedia presentations; and maintaining records of activities.

Compensation: $17.36 - $21.71

Requirements:

Education:

Assoc. degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Two (2) years of knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Print Design experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Computer graphics and page layout.
Computer software used in the graphics arts field.
Techniques used in graphic arts.

Graphic design techniques and principles;
Document design and layout principles;
Promotional methods;
English language, grammar, and punctuation;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Ability to design art projects.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to begin and complete projects.
Drafting skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Proofreading skills.

Designing promotional layouts and graphics;
Editing and proofreading materials;
Maintaining operational records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Designs layout for ads and promotional materials, which includes creating designs, determining size and arrangement of text and illustrative material, updating and enhancing designs, and proofreading and editing materials as necessary.	Daily 50%
2.	Develops graphic designs, logos, multimedia presentations, and related marketing materials.	Daily 40%
3.	Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and files.	Daily 10%
4.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.