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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

25617 (NE S SEIU 925 CC)
\n25616 (E S SEIU 925 CC)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Develop creative, original design solutions, and visual content that supports and promotes Continuum College\u2019s Professional and Continuing Education programming and instructional content.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executes the development, design, and delivery of visual communication materials.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under direct supervision, completes assigned tasks and projects, creates accessible visualizations and produces print, email, and digital communication materials in alignment with brand standards.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partner with Continuum College staff, administrators, and leadership to plan and create clear, engaging visualizations that translate information into accessible formats.<\/p>\n

Design print, email, and digital communication materials including infographics, reports, social media graphics, flyers, illustrations, and other visual content.<\/p>\n

Utilize professional design software, layout tools, and principles of typography, photography, and color to develop polished visual publications and web pages.<\/p>\n

Apply Continuum College and University of Washington brand standards to all visual outputs while still bringing creative, compelling design solutions to each project.<\/p>\n

Review, edit, and proof all visual communications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency before distribution.<\/p>\n

Maintain documentation outlining design decisions, processes, and methods to support reference, continuity, and institutional knowledge.<\/p>\n

Share design guidance, best practices, and visual communication principles to strengthen design literacy across Continuum College.<\/p>\n

Carry out additional design\u2011related responsibilities and special projects as assigned.<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graphic Arts and Publications: Individuals having prescribed academic preparation or special training in the fields of graphic arts, printing and publications, and who are assigned to a major academic or administrative unit and who are responsible for the development and design of scholarly or related publications, or the full range of printing and publication activities.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

05\/01\/2026: New class per PERC Case No. 139167-E-24<\/p>\n

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