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Under general supervision, the Graphic Artist performs a variety of graphic and illustrative work in the creation and design of physical and digital publications, reports, exhibits, displays, instructional materials, and camera-ready art work as requested by clients.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge:

• Methods, practices, and techniques of display art, graphic design, and photography
• Computer graphic programs such as Adobe Creative Suite including Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Layout, text, and style techniques and aesthetic concepts
• Complementary and contrasting colors, trends, mixing, tinting, screening and design enhancements
• Pre-production techniques for both electronic and print mediums including image cleanup, masking, and pre-press production
• Fundamentals of printing processes
• Microsoft Suite products, including PowerPoint and Word
  

Competencies:

• Design Sense – Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
• Industry Monitoring – Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Innovation – Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
  

Required Education and Experience

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent and the completion of a two-year program or equivalent coursework in graphic arts at a trade school, art school, or college

Experience: One year of experience using computer graphic programs to design, develop, and produce graphic designs, multimedia products, and original digital media.

Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites may be required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a training and experience evaluation, a performance exam, and a structured interview.

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Additional Information

Pending PC Approval: 7/20/2023

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc. For additional information on our selection procedures, please visit Exam Preparation on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.