State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Visual Media Designer 2 (40 Hour) (9123FT)

$33.79-$43.45 Hourly / $2,702.50-$3,475.33 BiWeekly /
$70,535.00-$90,706.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic print formats for use on websites and printed materials and in the creation of visual representation or supporting media for complex engineering projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Visual Media Designer 3 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Visual Media Designer 1's and other lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs the most complex duties in design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic graphic artwork using various media, including representation of or creation of supporting media for engineering projects; 
  • Confers with supervisors and others as to most appropriate media and method of design; 
  • Makes freehand sketches and designs for special projects; 
  • Provides consultation and instruction in special media techniques necessary to obtain the desired results; 
  • Designs and prepares camera-ready material; 
  • Produces displays including posters and film slides and builds three-dimensional scale models for either departmental use or public exhibit; 
  • Performs a full range of graphic art activity; 
  • May design and maintain websites; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of the most effective techniques and methods used in graphic art, including freehand drawing, media materials such as water colors and oils, photographic art, and three-dimensional presentations; 
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer software including publishing and graphic design software; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • comprehend and interpret plans and cross-section and contour data; 
    • do highly creative work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in commercial or illustration art, or engineering drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning, designing, and preparing scale models and/or exhibits for public events or display.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in fine arts or commercial art 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

FT 20

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 2 (40 Hour) in Salary Group FT 20 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: 9123FT; EST: 8/22/1969; REV: 3/8/2024;