This is skilled and advanced graphics design work operating video display typesetting equipment.

Employees in this class are responsible for the operation of video display typesetting equipment to produce camera-ready printing. Emphasis of the work is on converting typewritten or handwritten copy into camera-ready printing using electronic typesetting equipment, editing typeset copy on a video screen, coordinating work with other graphics employees in the selection of typeface and fonts to be used in printed material, and maintaining typesetting equipment and supplies. Work requires a considerable knowledge of graphics design and methods used in the printing industry as well as specialized knowledge of video display typesetting equipment. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work in progress and upon completion for timely production of typesetting assignments.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates video display typesetting equipment; typesets copy for commercially produced style printed flyers, pamphlets, brochures, posters and other printed documents.

Operates keyboard using initialization, typographic function, cursor manipulation and file management keys; commands entering of data, retrieval from storage, replacing of files into storage, and inserting or dividing files from equipment memory.

Coordinates typesetting work with other design or technical employees in the selection of typeface and fonts to be used in printed material; proofreads typed galleys to assure correctness and completeness of original copy.

Maintains an inventory of typesetting supplies; loads photographic materials into equipment and maintains equipment by cleaning chemical containers and machinery.

Prepares invoices to various users for phototypesetting services.

Prepares photostat copies of camera-ready art or typeset copy including slicks of line art, photographs or typeset page.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of advanced video display typesetting equipment.

Considerable knowledge of advanced graphic arts techniques and methods.

Considerable knowledge of graphic arts design.

Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in layout for reproduction and printing.

Ability to operate video display typesetting equipment.

Ability to work effectively with design technicians in the production of camera-ready printing.

Ability to produce accurate and complete typeset flyers, brochures and other printed documents.

Skill in the care and use of phototypesetting equipment.

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