Become a Graphic Designer III

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A consolidated series specification that describes three levels of graphic designers that are responsible for the consultation, research, concept development, and execution in the production of a visual communication product.

Graphic Designer III

This is the advanced journey level in the Graphic Designer series. Incumbents create and produce materials and/or publications at the highest level for print, on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums. Incumbents in this class serve as high-level specialists responsible for the development and production of the most complex graphic design work.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6,102 - $7,640 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHRExternal Link website and the CalPERSExternal Link website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

Experience: 
One year of experience in the California state service as a Graphic Designer II.

Or II

Experience: 
Three years of experience in concept development, consulting, page layout, drawing, photo editing, color correction, file preparation, on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums. and

Education: 
Successful completion of a total of 30 semester college units with a minimum of six units in the following areas: graphic design theory, graphic computer software, and printing technology. (One year of additional experience can be substituted for one year of college.)

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 
Principles of graphic design; techniques of interpreting statistical data; methods and techniques of freehand drawing and color illustration; elements of design such as: line, shape, texture, space, size, value, and color; principles of design such as: balance/symmetry, rhythm/repetition, emphasis, unity, movement, and proportion/scale; page layout, color theory, and typography; principles of graphic tools and equipment; graphic design software application; procedures for creating traditional and/or electronic files for output for single and multicolor publication. The stages of design (research, thumbnail, rough, comprehensives, and camera-ready art) to an electronic file; techniques and drawings; graphic resources and software applications; digital imaging; principles and techniques of three-dimensional exhibit preparation. Project leadership; time management; state-of-the-art graphic design techniques, theories, and processes; departmental programs and objectives; alternate strategies available to establish and improve comprehensive graphic design programs; team-building techniques and principles; principles of effective proposal writing.

Ability to: 
Communicate effectively; use the elements of design to create page layout; perform image editing; apply color theory and typography; apply creativity in the preparation of artwork; learn and apply new software; produce freehand drawing and color illustration; maintain project files. Design and prepare exhibit materials; digitally retouch images; review narrative material and create appropriate illustrations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; research resources. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; negotiate; present ideas to a large or diverse audience; troubleshoot within the graphics application software; prepare project reports; use time effectively; assimilate ideas and concerns from a variety of customers and translate them into an effective and cost-efficient graphic design project or program.

Special Personal Characteristics
Visual acuity and color vision sufficient to successfully perform the job; and creative ability.

Additional Desirable Qualifications
A certification or degree from an accredited or recognized professional institute or body in the program areas of art, design, visual communications, and computer graphics; and neatness.