State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Visual Media Designer 1 (37.5 Hour) (4196LS)

$29.17-$39.88 Hourly / $2,187.21-$2,990.31 BiWeekly /
$57,086.00-$78,047.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic print formats for use on websites and printed materials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Visual Media Designer 2 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Using various media designs and prepares illustrations, typography, graphs, charts, maps, cartoons and layouts for websites, reports, publications and booklets; 
  • Designs, lays out, letters and prepares art work on charts and diagrams for websites, publications and exhibitions; 
  • Creates designs for covers; 
  • Confers with supervisors as to media and method of design for various projects; 
  • Designs, prepares and illustrates exhibit and display material for department usage and public display; 
  • Edits digital video and images; 
  • Creates online fillable forms and related ancillaries; 
  • May make freehand sketches of designs and drawings; 
  • May design and illustrate visual aids pertaining to training or other programs of the agency; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • graphic materials; 
    • and ability to utilize computer software including publishing and graphic design software; 
    • most effective methods of graphic demonstration of materials; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • in free hand sketching, water color, oil, lettering and montage work; 
  • Ability to
    • utilize auxiliary equipment such as large scale printers; 
    • prepare original art work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in commercial or illustration art or engineering drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in graphic arts may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

LS 17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Visual Media Designer 1 (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group LS 17 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-039

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/06/2024
CLASS: 4196LS; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 3/8/2024;