Graphic Artist Short-term Hourly (STH)

Representative Duties

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Collaborates with faculty, administrators and staff desiring graphic art services turning abstract concepts and minimal visualization into innovative designs; discusses and suggests needs of project such as type of illustration, copy, size, color, style and time deadlines providing innovative solutions throughout the various stages of the design process. (E)
• Conceptualizes and creates original and innovative components of design projects for web sites and print graphics as well as multimedia development requiring design elements, typography, and page composition. (E)
• Collaborates with the Marketing Specialist regarding a variety of graphic projects when appropriate.
• Develops visual interfaces from sketches to storyboards to working prototypes that are marketable, aesthetically pleasing, and enhance the College’s messages to students and the general public. (E)
• Produces and designs camera-ready artwork with a variety of media through desktop publishing programs, photo manipulation, paste-ups, free-hand and mechanical lettering, and/or drawings. (E)
• Provide instructional and miscellaneous artwork including photography, charts, transparencies, window displays, brochures, flyers, ads, posters, graphic templates, banners, signage, event graphics, mailers, certificates, awards and graphs. (E)
• Provides work direction to students and hourly workers. (E)
• Provides support and direction to administrative staff and faculty on how to use and apply various software to develop their own materials; provides computer graphics troubleshooting for administrative staff and faculty. (E)
• Advises college personnel regarding the application and use of graphics and exhibits.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends and/or purchases approved graphic supplies and equipment, computer systems and accessories, and software applications. (E)
• Mount and laminates a variety of graphics.
• Organizes office operations, meeting deadlines, filing and answering phones. (E)
• Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting for computer equipment, peripherals and software in graphics area.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in commercial or graphic art, illustrative design or related field and increasingly responsible commercial art experience including the use of graphics and desktop publishing software applications.

Other Information

Knowledge of:

• Graphic arts design techniques.
• Principles of form and color.
• Desktop and graphic software applications.
• Materials and equipment used in mechanical and manual lettering processes.
• Standard art techniques, such as pen and ink, lettering, tempera, and air brush.
• Basic techniques of reproduction, such as letter set and offset.
• Layout and paste-up techniques.
• Record-keeping and cost estimating of graphics arts projects.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Computer generated illustrations and painting.

Ability to:

• Create artistic designs for materials to be used in instructional, departmental and college programs.
• Create multi-media presentations.
• Operate microcomputer with professional graphics and desktop publishing software.
• Produce skilled artwork by freehand or mechanical means.
• Arrange, layout and make effective use of visual materials.
• Operate digital and traditional camera, laminator, lettering equipment, mounters, and other copying and duplicating equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Perform minor maintenance to computer, printer and scanner.
• Install software.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Coordinate graphics area.

Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides work direction to graphics student and hourly workers.

Contacts: Co-workers, faculty, staff, outside printer.

Physical Effort:

Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting
Dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment
Sitting at computer for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

Office environment.
Working around and with machinery having sharp, hot and moving parts.
Working around and with hazardous fumes.

Supplemental Information It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

Application Process - Please Read

Supplemental Information It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for. It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of Intent (Cover Letter)
• Copy of Transcripts of all degrees and Supplemental Coursework

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

Visa
Please be advised that AVC:
Does not sponsor employment visas,
Does not participate in E-Verify, and
Does not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.

Accommodations
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the People, Culture and Talent (Human Resources) department at (661) 722-6311.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Diversity
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/.

Organization

Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.

Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality, comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

We offer:

Associate Degree Programs

Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

Career Technical Programs

Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

Transfer/General Education Courses

Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

Basic Skills Courses

Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

Student Support and Instructional Support

A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.