Print and Graphics Specialist

Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: January 2025 or As soon as possible

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8

Salary Level: PT6 - $36.13- $46.16 DOE

Examples Of Duties

SUMMARY
The Print and Graphics Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality printing, bindery, and graphic design services to internal and external customers. This position ensures that all materials align with the district’s brand standards and helps maintain brand consistency across all printed communications. The role includes preparing files for print, operating printing equipment, performing post-print bindery work, and creating visually compelling printed designs to support various district initiatives.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PRINTING AND BINDERY
1. Organizes and prioritizes job requests from internal and external customers to ensure proper completion within deadlines, delegates work, as necessary.
2. Consults with customers for approval of final layout, style, size, type, or kind of paper involved.
3. Operate and maintain printing and finishing equipment, including digital printers, copiers, binders, cutters, and laminators.
4. Assist in ordering equipment and parts; monitors inventory levels of supplies to facilitate ordering as assigned, to ensure required supplies are available.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
1. Designs art, logos, and graphics for a variety of printed materials. Ensures all printed and designed materials adhere to the district’s brand guidelines, including logos, fonts, and color schemes.
2. Create and maintain digital templates and catalog for use by schools and district departments.
3. Provide guidance and recommendations to schools and departments on brand usage and design best practices, collaborate with customers to understand their design needs, and provide creative solutions that meet project objectives.
4. Stay current with industry trends in printing and graphic design to recommend new technologies, techniques, and best practices.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OTHER JOB DUTIES:
1. Assists with computerized job tracking and billing system; responds to inquiries regarding job progress and/or billing. Works closely with the Print and Graphics Lead to prioritize projects and manage workload efficiently.
2. Assists appropriate department staff during peak workloads and absences.
3. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Required to concentrate on detail and be precise; exposed to frequent interruptions; required to move heavy objects; required to lift, move, push, and pull moderate to heavy weight of up to 50 pounds; required to frequently walk and stand for long periods of time; required to bend, squat, stoop and reach; may be required to kneel, crouch, twist, climb, and/or be mobile; required to make use of coordinative and manipulative skills in the operation of equipment; may be confined to work station for prolonged periods; ; required to work around machinery with moving parts; ; exposed to high noise levels due to machinery; may work extended hours to meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate degree or vocational training in graphic design, printing technology, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred; two to three years of related experience; or any combination of printing, production, and graphic design experience and training which provides the applicant with the skills, and ability required to perform the work.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Valid Washington State driver's license and access to personal transportation.

Allowable Substitution

Closely related work experience may substitute on a month-for-month basis for the educational requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Knowledge and proficiency in print software such as WebCRD or Fiery,
Knowledge and understanding of digital printing processes, bindery techniques, and file preparation.
Knowledge of brand management and ability to maintain design consistency.
Knowledge of digital printing equipment and production processes.
Knowledge of print shop software systems and inventory management.
Skill in graphic design with an eye for detail, typography, and color.
Skill in digital print production, imaging, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Skill in organizational and time management, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Skill in customer service and effective communication.
Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
Ability to set priorities, organize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.
Ability to detect printing and proofing errors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Supplemental Information

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065, efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Closing Date/Time: 1/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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