Graphics Coordinator Job Description
Graphics Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities
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Graphics Coordinator Qualifications
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Education for Graphics Coordinator
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Employers hiring for the graphics coordinator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Design, Marketing, Communications, Education, Communication, Television, Architecture, Electronics, Business
Skills for Graphics Coordinator
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Graphics Coordinator Examples
Graphics Coordinator Job Description
- Together with the Graphics Manager, assigns the appropriate graphics resources, occasional employees and, as needed, freelancers in accordance with their skills, customer requests and creation and production needs (print resources, web, 2D, 3D )
- Evaluates production times for print, web and TV
- Communicates with our suppliers
- Works closely with the production and post-production coordinators to inform them of graphics mandate changes during production in order to optimize production times and ensure schedules are accurate
- Implements the administrative duties as related to the graphics department including pilot production, plate making and proofing for all plants
- Primary point of contact to manage customer accounts by providing value added technical services that strengthen customer relationships
- Participate and support the customer-focused work teams, through positive reinforcement of the work force, constructive critique of the process, and support of departmental goals
- Create graphics related work orders
- Capture project scope and requirements from client
- Liaison between client and artist to facilitate the timely completion of projects and work orders
- Proactive problem solving - ability to identify potential issues based on experience/expertise and/or research and effectively minimize negative impact to product integrity/ timing / profitability
- Team player - ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions
- Must have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Design, Merchandising or similar
- Previous experience creating visual merchandising directives is preferred
- Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Sports knowledge, including rules of the game and historical information
Graphics Coordinator Job Description
- Job prioritization, time management, and status updates of work orders
- Visual review for any visible discrepancies such as video hits, pixilation, distortion
- Content review for spelling, kerning, or grammatical errors
- Technical review for correct video levels, format, codec, image size based on use or venue
- Confirm naming and version number of graphic elements
- Media Management of graphic elements and assets
- Manage and organize versioned content to ensure correct version is readily and easily accessible to end user
- Manage file uploads and downloads, file distribution, and fulfillment of finished work, works in progress, source content, or any content required in the creation of graphics
- Manage the archive and retrieval of graphic media across multiples tiers of storage as required
- Coordinate and work with vendors and other third parties as required
- Apparel experience - minimum 3 years with print & graphic commercialization required
- Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to react quickly to change
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, communications or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, AdobeCS, HTML and social media platforms
- Knowledge of web design, SEO and usability best practices
- Proficiency with video editing software for Mac
Graphics Coordinator Job Description
- Participates in the activities of appropriate professional organizations, establishing relationships with staff in comparable institutions to participate in information exchange, professional development activities, special projects
- Responsible for preparing and managing internal communications, ensuring all colleagues are kept fully informed and updated
- Support Managers by producing high quality garage communications material for displays and communications for Open Forums and Manager Surgeries and other events as requested
- Responsible for maintaining and updating the company website and employee portal
- Responsible for designing, content and production of internal Bus Talk the electronic newsletter ensuring it is topical and interesting
- Responsible for coordinating the internal social media strategy, including the ‘Have your Say’ forum on the internal employee portal
- Undertake any additional duties that are reasonable and at the request of your Line Manager
- Process and coordinate customer art request in an organized and timely manner
- Manage plate, sleeve and roto cylinder inventory
- Track yearly expenditures of plates, sleeves and roto cylinders to ensure annual budget limits/goals are met
- BA/BS degree in Design (Apparel), Textiles, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have solid knowledge of printing processes
- Ability to manage production schedules and meet deadlines
- Must work well in fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- General knowledge of animation and video composition settings/parameters the various video file formats used in the Motion Graphics Industry
- Industrial experience with gravure and flexographic printing systems is acceptable in lieu of a degree
Graphics Coordinator Job Description
- Order plates, sleeves and roto cylinders
- Supply accurate and timely quotes for customer requests
- Effectively interact and support customers on a daily basis
- Complete customer and/or third-party graphic requirement surveys
- Ensure artwork meets press print capabilities and productivity standards
- Send Pre-flight artwork to graphics vendors for output of plates, sleeves and roto cylinders
- Order color draw-downs
- Work with Quality Assurance Lab to ensure new items meet customer artwork and color specifications
- Conform to Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for direct food contact
- Responsible for inspecting and reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Assurance Manager (SQF Practitioner), Management Team member or lead person
- Provide support and backup as needed or assigned
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field or all other specialized training related to the position (graphic design, VFX, TV/film production, coordination/project management)
- Visual systems for special events, private label, seasonal and store campaigns
- Strong asset management and process workflow understanding
- Team player but comfortable with working on core duties solo
- Critical examination and checking
Graphics Coordinator Job Description
- Maintain customer mandated databases
- Maintain an electronic artwork database
- Maintain an active inventory of anilox and print rollers
- Create presentations for clients
- Creates graphic design for presentations, proposals, speeches and articles
- Prepares and distributes correspondence, memos, and other documents, which require the use of multiple office technologies and software applications
- Helps with marketing communications and social media
- Coordinates and prepares for meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and maintains group or manager's business calendars
- Interfaces with internal and external contacts regarding administrative issues and concerns
- Prepares monthly financial report
- Advanced sports knowledge, including rules of the game and historical information
- College Grad preferred or 3+ years of equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of Graphics Production or Post Production experience required
- Ability to prioritize and proactively anticipate department needs
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and work order systems
- Proficient with computers, file management, and file naming