POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Web Designer
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional Support
H (TS)
JOB SUMMARY: Contribute to all phases of the development and publication of materials of potential
layouts for the website, student portal, and any web based applications. Conceptualizes, designs, and
produces creative communication materials that achieve departmental and college goals including websites,
publications, newsletters and training material.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Design and develop visual stunning concepts, layouts, for a variety of web and
print communications. Create graphic images such as illustrations, logos, web, and
newsletter layouts using a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or graphic effects.
Create graphic sketches, designs, and copy layouts for online content. Arrange
layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic
design concepts.
2.
Collaborate with others on strategy and web content development. Provide
creative solutions to supervisor and other departments for web applications and
print.
20%
3.
Provide standards in type specification, color quality, inspection of proofs to
ensure high quality outcome within time and budget constraints.
15%
4.
Provide assistance with IT Newsletter layout and design to meet production
schedule as determined by the VP of IT/CIO. Assists and provides guidance with
layout and graphics for technical training material, quick reference guides, flyers,
brochures, TV studio design and graphics, etc. Provides quality control of the
final product.
15%
5.
Ensure that all web and printed graphic image sizes and resolution requirements
are correct in order to obtain superior results. Exercise due diligence in testing
code/design in all browsers before release to production.
15%
6.
Engage in professional development as needed to stay current in communication
design, graphic design, related computer hardware and software needs. Maintain
awareness of emerging web, design, and social trends and techniques.
10%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, Network Systems
Effective: 03/09/12
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Media Advertising, Computer Information
Systems or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
 Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design, concept development, layout
composition, color theory, typography and publication production as well as
marketing and branding strategies utilized in web media and in print.
 Superior comprehensive visual design skills and creativity.
 Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
 Demonstrated proficiency at a high level utilizing Adobe Creative Suite programs;
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat.
 Exceptional organizational and planning skills, including exacting attention to detail
and follow-through.
 Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
 Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a
positive productive environment.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, imaging equipment, scanners, printers and a variety of
equipment associated with a general office and client server environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software in addition to Adobe Creative Suite programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative 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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee
must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 03/09/12
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POSITION TITLE:
WEB DESIGNER
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
X
X
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
X
X
Hear
Taste
X
X
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
X
More than 100 pounds
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Over 2/3
X
X
Up to 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Over 2/3
None
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 03/09/12
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 03/09/12
Date
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