SENIOR ILLUSTRATOR                                                    1128

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs highly artistic and creative work in designing and preparing a variety of materials for presentation.  The incumbent is expected to exercise a considerable amount of independence of judgment, initiative, and originality.  The work of this class differs from that of Illustrator in that this position requires considerably more independence and superior artistry in the development of new programs and projects from concept through final production stages.  Supervision may be exercised over a small clerical and/or technical staff, and is received from an administrative superior through periodic review of completed work and of projects in progress.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Creates, designs, and prepares illustrative materials for presentation purposes;

          Performs highly complex and responsible art work such as brochures, pam­phlets, posters, exhibits and other publications;

          Develops and prepares a variety of visual aid materials;

          Executes highly creative drawings and other types of illustrations using pastel, chalk, pencil, ink, scratchboard, charcoal, and mechanical drawing techniques;

          Assists in the development and presentation of materials for driver train­ing, vendor selling, and other traffic safety training programs;

          Engages in planning and design research.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Superior knowledge of methods, techniques, and materials used in effective illustration; good knowledge of the principles, methods and instruments of mechanical drawing; superior skill in the use of illustrating and lettering instruments and materials; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to utilize skills in many forms of artwork and graphic design; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to supervise and direct a small group of clerical and/or technical subordinates; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          a)  Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equiva­lency diploma and three years of experience in art or illustration; or,

          b)  Three years of relevant education at a New York State or Regionally accredited college or universi­ty; or,

          c)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b); or,

          d)  One year of experience as an Illustrator.

 

 

 

R07/21/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

RR1/28/03