The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Graphic Design Assistant. A Graphic Design Assistant assists in the design, layout, and production of printed and digital materials and publications utilizing a variety of commercial art media and techniques.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Monthly Salary: $4,868.28-$6,030.96/ $58,419.36-$72,371.52 annual
Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.
Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 16 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.
Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Assists in the design and production of graphic design work using a variety of techniques and media for such items as print and digital advertisements, brochures, pamphlets, handbooks, presentations, charts, graphs, posters, banners, maps, teaching guides, certificates, newsletters, books, presentation slides, films, and special forms.
- Applies computer graphics in the production of routine graphic design work including software and hardware management.
- Assists in the design, layout, and preparation of digital press files and provides input on the color and technique selection for the final products.
- Assists in the layout of the content of publications and provides input on how to improve and clarify the text.
- Assists in the design and layout of web pages by using specialized computer applications, typographic techniques, photography and illustration.
- Prepares photographs for print and/or display including scanning, retouching, sizing, cropping, laminating, and mounting.
- Assists in developing and updating templates to ensure graphic design standards are consistent in printed and digital publications and materials.
- Assists in maintaining files and records of finished projects, graphic design work, logos, photos, clip art, and digital signatures.
- Assists in the requisition of art supplies and equipment and may make recommendations on the purchase of graphic design related software and hardware.
- Creates routine signage using various media, styles, and sizes.
- Answers routine inquiries from administrators, staff, and vendors on various aspects of graphic design projects which may include design and layout, art media, materials, costs, and timelines.
- May perform routine freehand and mechanical lettering and calligraphy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a specialization in graphic design or a related field.
OR
B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of recent, full-time, paid experience in commercial graphic design including the use of graphics software.
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HOW TO APPLY
Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system–
https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=4625&R3=001
Please see our job board for the filing deadline.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score.
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CONTACT US
Personnel Commission: class_jobs@laccd.edu
Phone: (213) 891-2129
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
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