University of the District of Columbia is hiring: Visual Informat...
University of the District of Columbia - Twentynine Palms, CA, United States, 92278![University of the District of Columbia](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Duties
- Produces original designs, concepts, and visual styles to evoke specific responses from viewers.
- Decides on design matters such as size, layout, type and quality of materials, medium, color schemes, typography, lighting effects, specific visual elements or materials to be incorporated (e.g., photos, illustrations, or artifacts), reproduction methods, or printing techniques.
- Researches source materials to translate information into original illustrations without the benefit of established formats.
- Manages partnerships and community outreach including social media management, news releases, community meetings, and partnerships to manage the digital media presence for the park. Public Information officer duties may take up 30-40% of this position's time.
- Directs contract design and production specialists in preparing electronic production packages.
- Reviews proofs and digital files for accuracy of color, registration, and electronic integrity, and preliminary deliverables as necessary for correlation with approved proofs.
- Inspects/accepts/rejects work performed by others.
- Sets goals, milestones, and expectations for multiple projects, and follows up with team members to ensure timeliness in meeting milestones.
- Facilitates technical discussions or controversial issues to reach consensus.
- Ensures the productivity of work groups by soliciting input from members, listening to and implementing suggestions when feasible.
- Monitors multiple efforts to ensure integration, coordination, and completion of work within timelines and guidelines, and adherence to organizational standards.
- Provides effective leadership and supervision to direct reports and oversees work from partner organizations.
- Offers project management and leadership in cooperation with park staff, consultants, contractors, and department heads.
- Briefs upper management and clients on the progress of assigned projects and communicates the need for project completion.
- Presents clear and convincing oral presentations.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships and interacts with members in various disciplines such as Federal agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
- Communicates using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Produces written information that includes technical material and can communicate this in an illustrated design format.