GRAPHIC DESIGNER

UNCLASSIFIED VACANCY IN THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

BRANCH LOCATION:

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, Communications, or a related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in graphic arts, design, digital communication, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by an analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/coursework used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to create and produce art, graphics and publications for an assigned department.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Designs a variety of content for print and digital items, including web pages, social media posts, brochures, fliers, booklets, newsletters, posters, reports, signage, displays utilizing computerized desktop publishing and design software: designs graphics; determines lay out, format and method of design; prepares camera ready artwork and materials; updates existing materials and publications.

Creates charts and graphs for reports and publications; receives, reviews and interprets raw data; generates charts, graphs and infographics; coordinates with vendors for mounting and presentation.

Creates photography and video content for use in marketing and promotional materials; attends events and activities; chooses and edits photos and videos.

Maintains inventories of supplies and equipment: ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; communicates with vendors and obtains quotes; researches and makes recommendations regarding equipment and technology purchases; prepares purchase requisitions for needed materials, equipment, and supplies.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including charts, diagrams and reports; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including annual report and flow charts; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains video cameras, digital cameras, printers/plotters and other equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other employees, third party service contractors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions

May perform technical support duties to department, providing troubleshooting and end-user support, and updating hardware and software as needed.

Performance Aptitudes

Performs other related duties as required.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Management Department. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications.. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree
• None of the Above
  
  

03

In what field of study related to this position do you posess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree and Doctorate's Degree or have earned college credits?

• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Media/Communication
• Multimedia Design
• Media Arts
• Graphic Arts
• None of the Above
  
  

04

If you have received some college credits related to this position, but DID NOT receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?

• 0 - 29 Semester Hours
• 30 - 59 Semester Hours
• 60 - 89 Semester Hours
• 90 -119 Semester Hours
• 0 - 44 Quarter Hours
• 45 - 89 Quarter Hours
• 90 - 134 Quarter Hours
• 135 - 179 Quarter Hours
• Does not Apply
  
  

05

How many years of experience do you possess working directly in Graphic arts, design or a related field?

• 0 to 5 Months
• 6 Months to 1 Year
• 18 Months to 2 Years
• 30 Months to 3 Years
• 42 Months to 4 Years
• 54 Months to 5 Years
• 5 Years or More
  
  

06

Please select your level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator and others.

• Beginner
• Proficient
• Advanced
  
  

07

Please describe your experience with operating video conferencing platforms. Include the name(s) of the platforms you have experience with.

08

Can you create and manage websites?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Can you edit video content?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Are you a current employee of Fulton County Government?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question