Designer, Print and Digital Production

Position Summary:

To provide the Communications & Marketing department with marketing and business development support, graphic design and project management.

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality and Problem-Solving 
• Communication and Customer Service 
• Professionalism 
• Equity, Access and Inclusion

Essential Functions:

1. Works collaboratively with the customer to ensure the creative concept is realized throughout the production cycle.
2. Utilizes graphics/design computer software to communicate the vision of the customer through the design of a wide variety of documents produced under tight deadlines.
3. Learns new software as needed to widen the scope of graphics capabilities; initiates new design techniques as needed.
4. Consults with customers to determine design and printing needs and to maintain customer satisfaction.
5. Works closely with editing and printing departments to produce accurate, high-quality documents.
6. Provides designs and graphics as requested.
7. Formats and proofs text and images for clients and monitors the work to the finished product.
8. Assists in writing printing specifications, collecting estimates, and coordinating the printing of jobs to meet specific client needs, including displays and logos.
9. Plans page layout, to include headings, text, graphics and images.
10. Edits and proofreads material for accuracy.
11. Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
12. Performs other related functions as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Position requires an associate’s degree or certificate/diploma in graphic design or commercial art or high school diploma/GED with two (2) years of experience in graphics design 
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• One year of relevant design experience is required. 
• Experience using graphic design software is required. 
• Experience in a print shop environment is preferred. 
• Business development experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral, written and presentation skills are required 
• Computer experience and Adobe Creative Suite software are required, to include: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat 
• Use of duplicating machinery is desired, including Digital Press 
• Must be able to work effectively under tight deadlines and produce a high-volume of high-quality work. 
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people at all levels of an organization.

Working Environment:

General office environment. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

Physical Demands:

General office environment, must be able to handle light lifting and occasional standing, bending. Some travel to school sites is required.

Pay Range: $34,581 – 48,621