Senior Environmental Graphic Designer Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose of Classification:
Works
closely and collaboratively with clients to conceptualize, prepare,
design and fabricate a variety of two and three-dimensional
graphics, maps, and signs that identify, direct, inform, interpret
and visually enhance the campus environment using computer-assisted
technology and materials common to the environmental graphic design
industry.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is
the third classification in a series of five classifications and is
distinguished from the second level in that the Environmental
Graphic Design Principal performs more complex work and requires
specialized knowledge in design with computer-aided design
technology, signage, coordinating request with clients and provides
extensive cost estimates including design, production, fabrication
and installation, and reviews construction drawings.
Examples of Duties:
- Works closely with clients requesting signage by developing
ideas, suggests new and modifications to existing ideas/concepts
to ensure consistency with overall environmental, visual and
aesthetic plans for the University.
- Prepares printing specifications for requested signage to
ensure adherence with established branding, logo and overall
design standards.
- Prepares cost estimates including design, production,
fabrication and installation; maintains accurate records of work
in progress for billing and department records.
- Designs from blueprints, hand drawn or digital files a
variety of aesthetic environmental signs, maps, banners and
murals to enhance overall campus identity and assists improve
wayfinding.
- Prepares photo visualizations and mockups of proposed
signage for placement, content and/or usage.
- Works closely with both internal and external resources to
coordinate production of requested signage to ensure adherence
with established timetables.
- Proofs for consistency and adherence to established printing
and quality standards/specifications.
- Creates and prepares floor plans to determine the most
effective placement of signage.
- Conducts construction drawing reviews to discuss
options/ideas/concepts for signage to ensure consistency with
overall plans and optimal use of design elements to achieve
objectives.
- Applies signage and graphics to a variety of interior and
exterior surfaces to assist enhance and/or increase wayfinding
and visual information across the University.
- Confers with clients and Environmental Graphic Design staff
and others regarding project specifications, polices and graphic
standards.
- Designs, cuts, routes plastic, wood, and metal signs and
environmental graphics.
- Operates computer-assisted design sign making equipment to
ensure visually appealing and effective communication of
message, accuracy and effectiveness of final design.
- Operates vehicles to deliver and transport materials.
- Operates power tools, hand tools, saws and climbs ladders.
- Coordinates and leads the work of others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of sign materials and fabrication methods.
- Knowledge of computer-generated signage programs.
- Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of signage standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of cost
estimating and project management
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods
associated with way finding.
- Knowledge of the safe and proper use of a variety of hand
and power tools.
- Skill in the utilization of specified computerized signage
programs.
- Skill with computer-assisted design and sign-making
equipment.
- Skill in verbal and written communication, editing and
proofreading.
- Skill in detail-oriented assembly and fabrication
techniques.
- Ability to conceptualize needs, estimate costs and
communicate university requirements.
- Ability to be accurate while meeting time constraints and
budget limitations.
- Ability to design within established university graphic
standards guidelines.
- Ability to work from blueprints, hand drawings or digital
files.
- Ability to perform work requiring physical exertion and
exposure to varying physical locations
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts or
related field such as English, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology,
Advertising or Public Relations and three (3) years experience in
Architectural Signage, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design
or Industrial Design; OR, Seven (7) years experience in
Architectural Signage, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design
or Industrial Design; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience
and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and
abilities have been achieved. This classification requires a current
Class D Arizona driver’s license.
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