Graphic arts technician vs graphic designer/production

Differences between graphic arts technician and graphic designer/production duties and responsibilities

Graphic arts technician example responsibilities.

• Manage external communications such as brochures and other sales collateral for direct mail from inception to circulation.
• Plan and conduct professional development workshops on PowerPoint presentations.
• Utilize a variety of creative media including illustration, photography and digital design to convey ideas beautifully and intelligently.
• Create printed service menus in QuarkXPress for auto dealership service departments following the recommended maintenance schedules for each auto manufacturer.

Graphic designer/production example responsibilities.

• Manage production of products; custom banners, t-shirts, satin flags, from concept to final product.
• Manage various publications including catalogs, catalog inserts, brochures, mailers and advertising material.
• Develop and update conference materials, including PowerPoint presentations, posters, handouts, badges, table tents, and folders.
• Produce corporate identity systems and collateral print materials, print advertising, product/capabilities brochures, direct mail and newsletters.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly newsletters in both print and HTML.
• Create cleaner HTML email templates and help others within the group improve their HTML skills.
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