LAYOUT ARTIST 1907

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves assisting in the design and preparation of a variety of graphic materials used to illustrate projects and programs of a government agency or department. Under supervision, an employee in this class assists in the layout of public relations materials and the preparation of visual aids used to inform residents of this jurisdiction of services and programs. An employee in this class follows instructions from the supervisor and at times uses limited independent judgement. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Cuts and pasts basic parts of artwork used in public relations material;

Trims and cleans edges of photographs, drawings and other artwork after pasted onto layout master;

Assists in positioning photographs, drawings, and wording in brochures, pamphlets, and posters;

Assists in selecting the size and type of print to be used in printed public relations material;

Performs clerical tasks related to the final production of various manuals, brochures, and other printed material.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Skill in using mechanical drawing aids and other drawing tools; ability to learn techniques of layout design; ability to determine space requirements of photographs, drawing, and lettering by visual observation and through use of mechanical drawing aids; ability to learn properties and characteristics of products used in graphic and visual aids preparation; ability to visually determine complimentary combinations of colors and size proportions; ability to follow written and oral instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of relevant layout artist experience.

R02/11/92

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Pending (Non-Competitive)