State of Tennessee
GRAPHICS DESIGNER 2
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job InformationState of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 07/16/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 07/30/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,975.00 - $6,217.00 Salary (Annually) $59,700.00 - $74,604.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, ADMINSTRATION DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTYFor more information, visit the site below:https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/correction/documents/PositionAnnouncementGraphicDesigner.pdfQualificationsEducation and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in art, communications graphic technology, art advertising and/or graphic arts design and experience equivalent to one year of full-time graphic art and/or graphic design work.
Substitution of Experience for Education:
Qualifying experience in graphic art, graphic design and/or commercial art work experience may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time graphic art and/or design work may substitute for one year of the required education).
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time graphic art and/or graphic design work.
Substitution of College Education for Experience:
Additional course work credit received from an accredited college or university with emphasis in art, communications graphic technology, art advertising and/or graphic arts design may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year.
OR
Three years of experience as a Graphic Designer with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
None.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
SummarySummary:
Under general supervision, is responsible for graphic design work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features:
This is the first supervisory level in the Graphics Design sub-series. An employee in this class supervises design staff and participates in the development and production of publications, manuals, newsletters, slide presentations, magazine advertisements, displays, and brochures. This class differs from Graphics Designer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ResponsibilitiesMonitoring and Controlling Resources:
Allocating budgetary resources to projects conducted for the department as required to ensure sufficient funding for key initiatives.Researching and recommending software and hardware updates, as needed.Recommend the type of medium which would be best to convey the client's message or information.Scheduling Work and Activities:Determine the work schedule for a given project.Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:Estimating size, time, cost, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:Write graphic standards for others to follow, as needed.Oversee the implementation of graphic standards, as needed.Interacting With Computers:Utilizing computer graphic design, photo editing and illustration software programs.Scanning two-dimensional images using appropriate computer scanner control software.Using computer coloring options to color image according to project specifications.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:Communicating with clients and vendors to develop ideas, obtain clarification, or receive feedback on graphics art projects.Asking clients questions to gather information about the specifications for a graphic arts project or special event.Recommend the type of medium which would be best to convey the client's message or information.Perform quality inspections of vendor products during production (i.e., proofs and press checks).Developing Objectives and Strategies:Generate SMART goals for assigned subordinates.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:Keep up to date on software, trends, styles, paper, printing and digital techniques.Judging the Qualities of Things, Series, or People:Review materials for quality (i.e., photography) for the purpose of best final production.Staffing Organizational Units:Conduct interviews for job candidates.Identifying promotional opportunities within assigned subordinates to develop bench strength and enhance talent pool.Thinking Creatively:Designing and preparing visual products in the preparation of print and digital publications.Photographing and scanning objects and scenes by selecting and adjusting equipment to obtain the desired photographic effect, as needed.Arrange images and copy to create the desired layout.Conceptualize the best way to convey the client's message for publications or digital projects.Drawing preliminary and detailed sketches related to the project subject matter.Produce visual products using various drawing, painting, sculpting and photographic techniques for use in print and digital publications.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:Coordinating workload with internal and external business partners as required to facilitate timely and accurate task completion.Coordinating with upper management peers and assigned subordinates to facilitate equitable workload dissemination.Developing and Building Teams:Modeling effective performance for co-workers and assigned subordinates to provide a role model, encourage success in others, and enhance trust.Identify developmental opportunities appropriate for assigned subordinates to improve team development.Selling or Influencing Others:Prove rational or creative decisions, as needed.Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Decide the type and quality of print, graphics and digital projects to use for final production.Assisting and coordinating the theme and decorations for specials events (e.g., conferences and conventions), as needed.Decide placement of graphic art (i.e., banners, pictures, paintings and buttons).Coaching and Developing Others:Mentoring less experienced co-workers in their work .Proving feedback and information to subordinates on organizational culture, policies and procedures, workflow and chain of command, task prioritization, etc.Providing Consultation and Advice to Others:Provide guidance and expert advice to clients for efficiency of overall product.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Enlist the aid of technical support to resolve problems.Work with the publication liaison for proper authorization prior to final production.Obtain client approval prior to final production, as needed.Communicate resource needs and deadlines to ensure project completion.Documenting/Recording Information:Preparing reports for tracking project activity and cost, as needed.Recording time spent on a project and other project information (i.e., type of medium, number of illustrations and quality of reproductions).Complete purchase orders or expense forms for materials used on a project.Maintain back-up files of all projects for the purpose of reprinting and documenting for future needs.Getting Information:Obtain information via email, scheduled meetings, telephone, project coordinator, editor or executive leadership team.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:Organizing and prioritizing personal workload for the purpose of project completion.Delegating task to assigned subordinates based on the competencies they possess to ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately and timely.Performing General Physical Activities:Preparing, mounting and trimming displays.Install graphic productions, as needed.Performing Administrative Activities:Enter personal time and leave/overtime requests into appropriate databases.Respond to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence, as needed.Approving time and leave requests.Repairing and Maintaining Equipment:Maintain graphic art equipment to ensure ongoing production and quality.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:Coordinating with supervisors to ensure projects fall under the publication mandated by the State of Tennessee.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:Maintaining respectful and productive work environment within the assigned work unit to minimize disputes and facilitate performance.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationship:Networking with vendors and clients and attending meetings, as needed.Maintain professional working relationship with peers, assigned subordinates, and upper management to ensure smooth and effective team operations.Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:Operating state vehicles to perform duties, as needed.CompetenciesCompetencies:
CreativityDecision QualityFunctional/Technical CompetencyDirecting OthersPlanningTimely Decision MakingConflict ManagementIntegrity and TrustSelf-DevelopmentCustomer FocusKnowledge:Clerical SkillsCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServicesDesignFine ArtsMathematicsSales and MarketingSkills:Active LearningActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationBasic Skills in Equipment SelectionOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Material ResourcesTime ManagementMonitoringNegotiationEquipment SelectionManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Personnel ResourcesAbilities:Category FlexibilityDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalitySpatial OrientationTime SharingVisualizationWritten ComprehensionNear VisionVisual Color DiscriminationMemorizationSelective AttentionSpeed of ClosureSpeech ClarityTools & EquipmentPersonal ComputerPrinterScannerExacto KnifeMac CutterCutting Table
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, ADMINSTRATION DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTYFor more information, visit the site below:https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/correction/documents/PositionAnnouncementGraphicDesigner.pdfQualificationsEducation and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in art, communications graphic technology, art advertising and/or graphic arts design and experience equivalent to one year of full-time graphic art and/or graphic design work.
Substitution of Experience for Education:
Qualifying experience in graphic art, graphic design and/or commercial art work experience may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time graphic art and/or design work may substitute for one year of the required education).
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time graphic art and/or graphic design work.
Substitution of College Education for Experience:
Additional course work credit received from an accredited college or university with emphasis in art, communications graphic technology, art advertising and/or graphic arts design may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year.
OR
Three years of experience as a Graphic Designer with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
None.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
SummarySummary:
Under general supervision, is responsible for graphic design work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features:
This is the first supervisory level in the Graphics Design sub-series. An employee in this class supervises design staff and participates in the development and production of publications, manuals, newsletters, slide presentations, magazine advertisements, displays, and brochures. This class differs from Graphics Designer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ResponsibilitiesMonitoring and Controlling Resources:
Allocating budgetary resources to projects conducted for the department as required to ensure sufficient funding for key initiatives.Researching and recommending software and hardware updates, as needed.Recommend the type of medium which would be best to convey the client's message or information.Scheduling Work and Activities:Determine the work schedule for a given project.Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:Estimating size, time, cost, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:Write graphic standards for others to follow, as needed.Oversee the implementation of graphic standards, as needed.Interacting With Computers:Utilizing computer graphic design, photo editing and illustration software programs.Scanning two-dimensional images using appropriate computer scanner control software.Using computer coloring options to color image according to project specifications.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:Communicating with clients and vendors to develop ideas, obtain clarification, or receive feedback on graphics art projects.Asking clients questions to gather information about the specifications for a graphic arts project or special event.Recommend the type of medium which would be best to convey the client's message or information.Perform quality inspections of vendor products during production (i.e., proofs and press checks).Developing Objectives and Strategies:Generate SMART goals for assigned subordinates.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:Keep up to date on software, trends, styles, paper, printing and digital techniques.Judging the Qualities of Things, Series, or People:Review materials for quality (i.e., photography) for the purpose of best final production.Staffing Organizational Units:Conduct interviews for job candidates.Identifying promotional opportunities within assigned subordinates to develop bench strength and enhance talent pool.Thinking Creatively:Designing and preparing visual products in the preparation of print and digital publications.Photographing and scanning objects and scenes by selecting and adjusting equipment to obtain the desired photographic effect, as needed.Arrange images and copy to create the desired layout.Conceptualize the best way to convey the client's message for publications or digital projects.Drawing preliminary and detailed sketches related to the project subject matter.Produce visual products using various drawing, painting, sculpting and photographic techniques for use in print and digital publications.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:Coordinating workload with internal and external business partners as required to facilitate timely and accurate task completion.Coordinating with upper management peers and assigned subordinates to facilitate equitable workload dissemination.Developing and Building Teams:Modeling effective performance for co-workers and assigned subordinates to provide a role model, encourage success in others, and enhance trust.Identify developmental opportunities appropriate for assigned subordinates to improve team development.Selling or Influencing Others:Prove rational or creative decisions, as needed.Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Decide the type and quality of print, graphics and digital projects to use for final production.Assisting and coordinating the theme and decorations for specials events (e.g., conferences and conventions), as needed.Decide placement of graphic art (i.e., banners, pictures, paintings and buttons).Coaching and Developing Others:Mentoring less experienced co-workers in their work .Proving feedback and information to subordinates on organizational culture, policies and procedures, workflow and chain of command, task prioritization, etc.Providing Consultation and Advice to Others:Provide guidance and expert advice to clients for efficiency of overall product.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Enlist the aid of technical support to resolve problems.Work with the publication liaison for proper authorization prior to final production.Obtain client approval prior to final production, as needed.Communicate resource needs and deadlines to ensure project completion.Documenting/Recording Information:Preparing reports for tracking project activity and cost, as needed.Recording time spent on a project and other project information (i.e., type of medium, number of illustrations and quality of reproductions).Complete purchase orders or expense forms for materials used on a project.Maintain back-up files of all projects for the purpose of reprinting and documenting for future needs.Getting Information:Obtain information via email, scheduled meetings, telephone, project coordinator, editor or executive leadership team.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:Organizing and prioritizing personal workload for the purpose of project completion.Delegating task to assigned subordinates based on the competencies they possess to ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately and timely.Performing General Physical Activities:Preparing, mounting and trimming displays.Install graphic productions, as needed.Performing Administrative Activities:Enter personal time and leave/overtime requests into appropriate databases.Respond to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence, as needed.Approving time and leave requests.Repairing and Maintaining Equipment:Maintain graphic art equipment to ensure ongoing production and quality.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:Coordinating with supervisors to ensure projects fall under the publication mandated by the State of Tennessee.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:Maintaining respectful and productive work environment within the assigned work unit to minimize disputes and facilitate performance.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationship:Networking with vendors and clients and attending meetings, as needed.Maintain professional working relationship with peers, assigned subordinates, and upper management to ensure smooth and effective team operations.Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:Operating state vehicles to perform duties, as needed.CompetenciesCompetencies:
CreativityDecision QualityFunctional/Technical CompetencyDirecting OthersPlanningTimely Decision MakingConflict ManagementIntegrity and TrustSelf-DevelopmentCustomer FocusKnowledge:Clerical SkillsCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServicesDesignFine ArtsMathematicsSales and MarketingSkills:Active LearningActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationBasic Skills in Equipment SelectionOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Material ResourcesTime ManagementMonitoringNegotiationEquipment SelectionManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Personnel ResourcesAbilities:Category FlexibilityDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalitySpatial OrientationTime SharingVisualizationWritten ComprehensionNear VisionVisual Color DiscriminationMemorizationSelective AttentionSpeed of ClosureSpeech ClarityTools & EquipmentPersonal ComputerPrinterScannerExacto KnifeMac CutterCutting Table