Responsibilities :

*Design, illustrate and prepare printing layouts for information pamphlets, brochures, books, newsletters and other company publications and printed material.

*Design, illustrate and prepare advertising layouts, billboards, posters, exhibits, flyers, letterheads, logos, certificates, forms and other promotional materials.

*Prepare sketches, renderings, drawings, cover illustrations and various artwork involving mechanical and freehand drawing and lettering.

*Coordinate with divisions requesting graphic design or layout work; develop ideas; suggest new or modify existing ideas; demonstrate graphic techniques and advise on techniques and methods to use.

*Confer with marketing teams and others regarding project specifications such as paper stock, graphic content, layout and media requirements; may create composites and develop concepts depending on needs.

*Write bid specifications for jobs assigned to outside vendors; coordinate production of material with outside vendors by monitoring jobs in progress, resolving technical problems, proofing material and ensuring deadlines are met.

*Design and construct visual displays and exhibits; determine materials and equipment best suited for job.

*Coordinate production; proof typesetting and printing for adherence to specifications; determine if quality standards have been met.

*Maintain department inventory by ordering or requisitioning graphic art supplies and equipment according to department procedures.

*Maintain department files of completed assignments; maintain accurate logs of work in progress such as time devoted to project and materials used.