Graphic Designer/Illustrator
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17514 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22332 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
BASIC FUNCTION
Design, illustrate and prepare a variety of artwork for publications, research or instructional use, media presentations, and displays.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, design and prepare original artwork for a variety of communication purposes.
TYPICAL WORK
Design, layout and illustrated produce camera-ready art for publication such as brochures, posters, signs, bulletins, educational information and materials, using a variety of techniques and materials such as pen and ink overlays, airbrush and photographs;
Select most appropriate techniques and materials available within the project budget;
Design and produce graphics such as ink drawings, diagrams, charts, transparencies, models, signs posters and other graphic materials for instructional use, publication, television and displays;
Prepare preliminary and finished drawings from original materials and/or process reproductions from books, slides, sketches, and maps;
Prepare parallel projections, technical and/or other working drawings from verbal instructions, consultation with clients, samples and specimens, using other reference materials as necessary;
Specify typography, paper stock, ink color, photographs, other items and techniques for use in printed materials;
Produce finished artwork, colored charts and drawings;
Prepare and coordinate a variety of camera-ready artwork for reproduction by offset and/or letter press, xerography, photographic means, and serigraphy;
Copy fit text and scale photographs and other illustrations to finished layout;
May check galleys, page proofs, press proofs, bluelines, color separation proofs and prepare as required; select paper stock and binding methods;
May operate computer graphics terminals to design visuals and produce photographic and hard copy originals;
May write copy for publications as requested by clients.
May perform the work of Graphic Illustrators.
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of applicable college-level training in graphics design, or equivalent art school training AND one year of experience as a Graphic Illustrator OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
06/19/1975: Revise Class/Title
01/13/1977: Revise Title
03/21/1988: Revise Class/Title
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion