1. Graphic Artist Nicole Cifuentes

2. Duties o Demonstrate creative ways to present complex information using info-graphic techniques o Demonstrate creativity while maintaining an eye for detail and perfection in final product o Have a good understanding of design parameters for video, slide presentations, interactive multimedia, web, environmental/large scale graphics, and digital signage systems o Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of current web design, methods, and technologies including WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript o Thorough understanding of basic computer operational procedures, Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems, file organization, nomenclature, email, and work processing software o Have the ability to establish best practices and design methods and stay in tune with emerging technologies and latest trends ‘’A graphic artist is a craftsman who composes visual material for printing or digital display’’.

3. Education Required o Four-year degree in graphic design required o Proficiency in standard suite of graphics/drawing programs, presentation programs, and an understanding of multimedia and web authoring programs o 1 year in college towards graphic design or the equivalent professional experience preferred (For some industries)

4. Abilities Required o Be proactive in understanding all materials associated with the project; its intended use, target audience, and final deliverable. o Follow through to the end; making sure the project exceeds expectations o Design screens, layouts and graphics associated with a variety of projects o Create logos/type treatments, identity systems, print, web and screen layouts o Produce attract screens for interactive projects, navigational controls, and other graphic elements as required o Maintain consistency and continuity of creative concepts and project details while delivering finished product on schedule, on budget, and with quality o Layout and produce print, slide, web, environmental/large scale graphics, and other component materials as required o Attend press checks as required

5. Salary o Writers the average full-time writer or author earns an annual salary of $55,420. o Pay Levels The highest paid writers work for movie and video production companies. These writers earn an annual average salary of $100,060. o Editors The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average full-time editor in the U.S. earns an annual salary of $51,470. o Wage Levels As with writers, editors employed by movie and video production companies are the highest paid, with average annual salaries of $71,730

6. Location o Anywhere possible o Main cities around the US o Outside the country o Los Angeles o New York

7. Availability o Typical office work environment. o The job requires the employee to be seated at a desk o Work at a computer station for extended periods during a 40 hour work week. o Cubicle office environment. o Must be able to work in close quarters with other employees. o A few hours of overtime may be required to finish the schedule periodically throughout the year.

8. Works Cited o http://work.chron.com/salary-fulltime-writer-editor-1955.html http://work.chron.com/salary-fulltime-writer-editor-1955.html o http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Anode,-Inc./jobs/Graphic-Artist- 9cb968d243f6ee9b http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Anode,-Inc./jobs/Graphic-Artist- 9cb968d243f6ee9b o http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-graphic-artist.htm http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-graphic-artist.htm