Artist Duties
SUMMARY
This is artistic and technical work in the design, illustration,
and preparation of drawn, printed, and photographed materials
for publication, duplication, television broadcasting, and other
visual presentations.
Work involves the design, layout, organizing, and sketching of
materials for display of reproduction. Employees exercise
originality and creativity in design and art production. Work is
reviewed for quality and printability by an administrative
superior and/or departments and individuals who utilize the art
service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates, designs, and does finish work necessary for the
preparation of arts and graphic pieces for display or
reproduction, including television visuals, animations, covers,
brochures, pamphlets, signs, slides, emblems, charts, graphs,
maps, letterheads, certificates, and forms.
Originates ideas for art work and makes freehand sketches and
designs.
Performs lettering, both freehand and with lettering guides;
prepares television production cards and headlines.
Lays out posters, publications, bulletins, and pamphlets;
selects and places body type, headings, photographs, and
illustrations for printing layout; hand letters; makes drawings
on stencils and off-set masters for reproduction.
Operates projector for enlarging or reducing prints; operates
headliner machine; confers with clients who use the art service
about creation, design, execution of art work, and review of
completed product.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major
course work in art and some experience in commercial or graphic
art work; or any equivalent combination of training and
experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of art, as related to design, printing,
drawing, reproduction, and visual displays.
Considerable knowledge of art materials, supplies, equipment,
printing practices, and photographic equipment.
Knowledge of the layout, reproduction, assembly, binding, and
distribution of booklets, pamphlets, and other printed matter.
Ability to plan, create, and design attractive art work visuals.
Ability to produce finished art creations at a professional
level of competence.
Skill in lettering, drawing, and preparing materials for display
or reproduction. |
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