Print Shop - Graphic Artist

Graphic Designer Job Purpose: Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.

I. Graphic Designer Job Duties:

Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.

Plans concept by studying information and materials.

Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.

Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.

Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.

Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

II. Key job tasks of graphic designer

1. Creating and producing images and logos.

2. Creating layouts for apparel, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, brochures and other print pieces.

3. Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.

4. Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs.

5. Working well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists.

6. Working to tight deadlines.

7. Coordinating for production of print pieces.

8. Creating layouts for websites and digital newsletters or email advertising.

9. Multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one design brief at a time.

10. Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design.

11. Producing accurate and high quality work.

12. Creating promotional displays including signs and signage systems for public exhibition.

13. Meeting clients to discuss their needs.

14. Interpreting the client’s business needs.

15. Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues.

16. Thinking creatively to produce new ideas.

17. Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client.

III . Job specification of graphic designer

1. Several years practise from design, layout work and web designs.

2. Understanding for printing matters and knowledge of different formats for printing regarding pixelimage, vectorgraphic, pdf, eps, rgb, cmyk, jpg, tiff, png, ai and more.

3. Very good skill in Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, web editors (Dreamweaver, GoLive, FrontPage…), Flash.

4. Knowledge of different format for web regarding image, vector, html, xml, jpg, gif, flash and more.

5. Understanding for java, .net.

6. Must be able to work independently with little supervision, as well as in a team.

7. English skill is required.

Skills/Qualifications: Graphic Design Skills, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Desktop Publishing Tools, Acute Vision, Handles Rejection