Graphic technician vs graphic designer/production

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

Graphic technician example responsibilities.

• Create spec sheets, perform mathematical typesetting, proofread comps and color separations, and manage file archive.
• Apply graphics to vehicles, windows and billboards.
• Typeset new jobs, printing and bindery work.
• Maintain print files for digital retrieval on PC and Macintosh computers.
• Operate copy center, run bindery equipment, and basic typesetting.
• Maintain Macintosh and PC network with associate output devices (plotters, printers etc . )
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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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