Summary

Under general supervision, designs electronic and printed materials, exhibit elements, and/or illustrations for a variety of university publications, displays, and other media.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conceptualizes, designs, and produces curriculum, training, and/or promotional materials such as flyers, ads, brochures, logos, office signage, exhibits, and/or displays; writes and edits basic copy.
2. Designs and produces camera-ready art including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics, line-art, and/or photos.
3. Creates electronically-designed page layouts and imports word processing files into page layouts, as appropriate to the position; may develop and produce web-based graphics, as requested.
4. Produces technical and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publication, as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
5. Consults with faculty and staff to identify their graphics needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the project; serves as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.
6. Coordinates the printing production process to ensure quality: writes printing and other reproduction specifications (selects ink, paper, and print quality); inspects proofs for accuracy; recommends contractors (typesetters, printers, illustrators, photographers, cartographers).
7. May coordinate a graphics or photographic library and/or maintain digital records.
8. May coordinate and lead the work of others.
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design.
• Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic requirements and procedures, including programming and operating reprographic equipment.
• Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design software and programs.
• Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations.
• Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of printing and/or reproduction processes and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements.
• Ability to develop print and/or reproduction specifications.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: a) Creating and designing printed materials, exhibit elements and/or illustrations; b) creating electronically designed page layouts; c) producing camera-ready art; d) consulting with faculty and staff to identify their graphic needs, including budget and project deadlines; and e) writing and editing basic copy in the completion of media projects.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Light to Moderate physical effort which may require occasional lifting up to 40 pounds and/or some standing or walking.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 01/11/2020