Job Description
Visual Information Specialist
Executive Office of the President
Office of Administration
Office of the Chief Operations Officer
Summary
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration, Office of the Chief Operations Officer, Design and Communication Services Division. The Visual Information Specialist is responsible for planning, designing, and visually communicating information received from staff members for publications, forms, and variety of EOP special interest products.
Duties
As a Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-9/11, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Plan the design, layout, and execution of all visual efforts in connection with the presentation of information, using visual techniques and procedures requiring original design development in a variety of publications, reports, and other printed matter.
Designs manuals, pamphlets, administrative publications, booklets, exhibits, bulletins, flyers, posters, forms, charts, directories, and other media for the presentation of information.
Provide technical guidance and assistance to project leaders through coordination of all aspects of projects including obtaining necessary graphics, photography and approvals.
Serve as the design expert for web-based communication projects and coordinate the design and production with clients.
Design pages so that material is effectively presented, content is enhanced, readability is improved, and the publication is produced at minimum cost.
Prepare design for printing to be contracted through the Government Printing Office (GPO).
Review proofs to insure compliance with specifications and assumes responsibility for design quality and technical accuracy.
Prepare reports describing any necessary corrections to requests.
Coordinate unacceptable contract work for return, correction, or credit.
Provide technical advice and direction to staff members involved in producing electronic files for printing.