Graphic Illustrator Designer

Essential Functions:
Design / Illustration and Artwork:

Develop original freehand or electronic illustrations to visualize a concept necessary to instruct or explain a situation.
Do illustrative drawings from an idea, thought, or concept.
Provide these illustrations for use in printed publications.
Produce camera-ready and finished proofs for same.
Accurately assess the message the design or illustration should express in the printed form and offer constructive and cost-effective means of producing it.
Provide consultation service to Printing Consultant in preparation, design, ink color and paper to be used for various printed media.
Produce camera-ready art and finished proof for forms and related printed matter by utilizing current computer graphics technology, software and traditional trade hand tools when directed.
Notify lead Illustrator/Designer of production problems that may affect the accurate and timely completion of jobs.
Resource Guide:
Meet with Printing Consultants on the production of artwork and work with the printer if problems arise with said artwork.
Provide customers and staff with direction on when and how standards must be used.
Provide direct support for the Printing Consultants when they meet their customers as needed.
Answer questions from customers, Printing Consultants and staff on the content, quality, construction and various other specifications of the project.
Provide graphic quotas when needed.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding proofs or job status; interact with the computer tracking system to reveal basic status of inquiries.
Provide customer answers to questions regarding proofs or job status.
Discuss, document and execute all changes made by the customer or consultant in the job packet.
Maintain and update computer equipment, maintain computer, hardware and software equipment as per set standards for best performance.
Work with Information Technology Staff for software upgrade and to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
Write/modify PostScript Printer Description files.
Install software or peripheral devices as needed to complete specific jobs.
Prepare/convert electronic files for porting to an IBM compatible platform.
Update computer files or templates on the Graphic Server and related equipment.
File disks.
Provide back-up support to lead Illustrator/Designer.
Organize, catalog and maintain the electronic art library.
Perform other related tasks as directed.
Secondary Functions:
Experience in health care or publishing. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, desktop publishing. Work well in teams. Maintain MAC computer hardware/software. Tag for screen readers. Maintain written procedures/file paths. Convert files (pdfs to MS Word to InDesign). Create original design using industry standard software to convey information or promote health education through print, email, and website. Consult with clients (make recommendations, collaborative problem-solving, open to feedback). Use KP Brand standards.