Graphics Manager
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 16, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Graphics Manager
Posting Number
F006068
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
Instructional Support
Class Code
51
Starting Pay
$43,888
Special Note
Commensurate with education and experience.
Location
South
Department
DT Graphic Services
Job Summary
Responsible for the design and production of College publications and classroom teaching materials using computer work stations and printers as well as a wide variety of standard graphics and publication tools. Oversees with graphic production projects from concept to completion.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Works with faculty and/or staff to electronically produce graphics files
• Works with graphics software in general and InDesign in particular, to produce graphics files
• Creates press and internet quality files from Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications with a clear understanding of the difference between press and internet ready files
• Manages the intake and production of advertising projects
• Consults with client via phone, email and in person; will generate electronic and mechanical proofs to send to client for approval
• Works with the customer to produce a product that meets their needs
• Oversees the maintenance and operations of computer equipment and numerous printers in the graphics production area
• Utilizes specialized billing database, ensures advertisement projects are logged in, totaled, and presented to customers with production costs. Depending on the advertisement purposes, projects may be printed, mounted on illustration boards, laminated, or prepared by another means of presentation
• Updates job requests and billing databases. Collaborates on job requests with customers
• Assists with the design and creation of artwork. Assists with general files and job layouts
• Pre-flight's and troubleshoots files for print and web
• Generates job layout utilizing most efficient use of stock size
• Queues jobs for digital printing with clear understanding of Color Process, Postscript Printer Description and Raster Image Processing
• Mounts and laminates artwork
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's degree or 60 college hours
• One (1) years of experience typesetting and desktop publishing
• Familiarity with printing preproduction processes
Preferred Qualifications
• Adobe software certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge and experience with cross platform computer operating systems, computer software, hardware and peripherals
• Good working knowledge of computers and skills appropriate to trouble-shooting electronic files and equipment problems
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to work with faculty and staff
• Experience with computerized systems
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
04/15/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Elida Galvan
*
elida.galvan@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you Familiar with printing reproduction processes?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have directly related to this position?
- None
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * How many years of experience do you have in typesetting and desktop publishing?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Do you have an Adobe software certification?
- Yes
- No
- * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
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