Illustrator & Exhibits Specialist - UC Davis Job Opportunity

Illustrator & Exhibits Specialist (Illustrator, Sr)
VL# 8119 External (50% Fixed)
$2,873.00 - $3,450.00/Mo.(Salary stated is full time, actual salary is based on hours worked)
Final Filing Date 06-20-07
Working hours: M-F; hours to be arranged.

This position is located in: Shields Library - Instruction Services and is represented by a union. This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously. The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Medical Center Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu.

Responsibilities
Working under general supervision as a member of the General Library’s Instruction Services Department, this position creates illustrative materials in print and web mediums and provides graphic art support to all General Library departments. Communicates with library department heads about their graphic needs and is responsible for using creative judgment/vision to interpret the design needs of the project which may relate to illustrations, exhibits, posters, web pages or library signage. Responsible for establishing the design style, color treatment, and materials to be used in the project and for the accuracy of the final product. Working in a PC environment, determines project deadlines and budget requirements within budgetary guidelines. Supervises student graphic assistants. Responsible for backing up files, archiving projects and ordering graphic supplies.

Requirements
Demonstrated skills in graphic design and graphic art techniques, color, paper, and printing techniques. Strong background in graphic design principles, procedures, and techniques, including experience designing printed and electronic layouts that effectively integrate graphics and text. Skill to conceptualize designs and publications. Skill and ability to understand the purpose of the graphic project and to use one’s creative abilities and knowledge of illustrative techniques to uniquely design a new illustration, a new exhibit, or a new web page, etc. Demonstrated computer skills to produce a wide variety of desktop publishing and graphic work with programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe CS2 and Microsoft Office applications. Experience working with Web browser applications and web pages. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload and ability to maintain composure under heavy workload, conflicting priorities and other demands to meet deadlines. Excellent proofreading skills and a high level of accuracy in the production of the product (both text and illustrations). Skill to use traditional graphic art tools and media, such as pens, vinyl letters, etc. Skill to scan and manipulate photo images. Skills to develop creative solutions to general problems, attempt unfamiliar projects or assignments, and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance, including scheduling and coordinating large projects and special events information. Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills and an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to exercise diplomacy when dealing with others and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse team environment. Ability to train and direct work of student assistants.

Special Conditions of Employment
APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO BRING A PORTFOLIO OF THEIR WORK TO THE INTERVIEW.

Non-smoking work environment. May work occasional evenings/weekends.

Physical Requirements
Interpret fine print, read CRT screens, and use sharp tools and other office equipment. Cut, mount and deliver large format materials of varying sizes and shapes such as posters, signs and advertising materials. Lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

Application Process
Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140.