Supervisor Environmental Graphic Designer Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose of Classification:
Supervises the preparation of a variety of two and three-dimensional
graphics, maps, and signs that direct, warn and inform the public
using computer-assisted technology and materials common to the
environmental graphic design industry.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This
classification is the fifth in a series of five classifications and
is distinguished from the fourth level in that supervises the
day-to-day operations by planning, scheduling, assigning and
monitoring the work of assigned staff.
Examples of Duties:
- Monitors activities of subordinates to ensure polices and
procedures are being followed and makes recommendations in
policy and employee performance matters.
- Plans, schedules, assigns and monitors the work of assigned
staff in computer sign making, way finding, human factor and
environmental psychology.
- Develops work plans in accordance with established unit and
department objectives and funding limitations.
- Prepares budget proposals, recommendations and approvals
where appropriate.
- Establishes and coordinates production schedules to ensure
achievement of finished product within requested time
constraints.
- Researches and recommends equipment and resources for unit.
- Represents department and serves on various department and
university committees.
- Acts as liaison with community, students, faculty and staff
in facilitating campus signage.
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff.
- Confers with clients, architects, university administrators
and others regarding project specifications, policies and
graphic standards regarding graphic/signage content and layout
requirements; creates mock ups and develops concepts depending
on needs and budgetary considerations.
- Creates and designs campus signage.
- Coordinates production of signage and graphics to include
production of materials with staff and outside vendors; monitors
jobs in progress, resolves technical problems, proofs materials
and ensures deadlines are met.
- Operates various signage/graphic design equipment such as
computer assisted design and sign making equipment to prepare
effective communication of message and ensure accuracy and
effectiveness of final design for achievement of objective.
- Creates and designs graphic and signage layout of all forms
of printed matter using environmental graphic methods and
standards.
- Supervises and monitors department inventory by ordering and
requesting graphic supplies and equipment according to
departmental procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of computer sign making, way finding, human
factors and environmental psychology.
- Knowledge of and skill in design, layout and illustration.
- Knowledge of computer operations.
- Knowledge of supervisor practices and principles.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of
environmental graphic design.
- Knowledge of printing and digital output.
- Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of
project management.
- Skill in supervising, delegating and coordinating the work
of others.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships.
- Skill in written and oral communication.
- Skill in editing and proofreading.
- Skill in computer-assisted design and sign-making equipment.
- Skill in detail-oriented assembly and fabrication
techniques.
- Ability to conceptualize needs, estimate costs and
communicate university requirements.
- Ability to work from blueprints, hand drawings or digital
files.
- Ability to be accurate while meeting time constraints and
budget limitations.
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 five (5) years experience in
Architectural Signage, Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design
or Industrial Design which includes one (1) year supervisory
experience; OR, Nine (9) years experience in Architectural Signage,
Environmental Graphic Design, Graphic Design or Industrial Design
which includes one (1) year supervisory experience; 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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