Description

Job Overview
The Visual Communications Specialist will be responsible for executing day-to-day design work for FBISD schools and departments. Projects include print collateral, website, and social media graphics and will perform other prepress activities as needed. The incumbent will be well-versed in brand standards and will adhere to the FBISD branding guidelines. The incumbent will develop interactive design templates for the Print Shop. The Visual Communications Specialist will process submitted Print Shop jobs and complete design work where applicable.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Brand Awareness

Provide instruction to print shop users from campuses and departments about compliance with proper use of brand standards throughout all advertising, promotions, internal publications, marketing, social media presence, print shop, and any other environment where the brand appears

Marketing

Participate in brand strategy discussions and collaborate with the creative team to ensure strategic objectives are met
Assist with graphic direction to ensure brand integrity on all applicable print jobs
Organize and coordinate many tasks under pressure

Enterprise Funds/Print Shop/Advertising

Assist in planning, development, and marketing efforts for the Print Shop which involve conceptualizing and implementing design templates and print collateral to market Enterprise Funds Print Shop and Advertising Plan
Collaborate with the Print Shop Coordinator and members of the Enterprise Funds Leadership Team on graphic design for internal and external presentations
Create products and templates for the Print Shop ordering system
Provide employees with interpretations of specifications and job orders
Communicate with the Print Shop Coordinator on activities of respective departments or areas
Coordinate and maintain overall quality levels and on-time delivery schedules
Assist District staff and community customers using the Print Shop ordering system

Graphics Department for Print Shop

Collaborate with external and internal marketing partners such as vendors, production companies, printers, copywriters and internal team members
Build and maintain strong relationship management skills with customers, vendors and employees
Demonstrate initiative with the ability to seek out relevant information prior to making timely decisions
Collaborate with internal and external customers on their design needs for web, digital, and print collateral
Monitor quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all jobs to ensure customer commitments are met through production

Audio Visual

Provide technical guidance to Enterprise Funds programs regarding A/V capabilities and best practices
Train and mentor staff, interns, or temporary A/V support personnel
Advise leadership on emerging A/V technologies and industry trends

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

High School diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design preferred
Minimum of 5 years In Graphic Design in both, print materials and digital formats including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe InDesign tables, character and paragraph style sheets, Spot and CMYK color workflows, and variable data and postal regulations
Minimum of 2 years in offset print or digital print production or equivalent
Submission of online or print portfolio required to be considered for position
Proficiency in multiple visual programs including; Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, Imovie or other video and audio editing programs as well as Prepress and print related software.
Detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task, follow up, and keep projects on schedule
Proficiency with PC operation including Word, Excel spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated knowledge of Print Shop Pro or similar print-related software, including an automated workflow system preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of Pre-Press, Imposition for print preferred
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and conflicting demands
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Ability to display courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team environment

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.