Information pack GDT

Job Value Statement
1
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)
Method of Application
Applications are invited by letter with attached Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should include
information about your experience and qualifications, and the covering letter should include your own
assessment of your suitability for the position.
Applicants should indicate when they would be free to take up duties.
Names and contact details (address, telephone number and email) should be given of two or three persons
who are willing to assess the applicant’s merits if confidential reference is made to them.
Letters of application, with attached documents, should be sent to:
Anthony Wright
Director
Canterbury Museum
Rolleston Avenue
CHRISTCHURCH 8013
You may submit your applications via post to the address above or by email to:
[email protected]
Applications will close at 5 pm on 20 April 2014. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment are set out in the standard Canterbury Museum Individual Employment
Agreement.
Confirmation of employment will be subject to a satisfactory response to the Ministry of Justice’s ‘Request by
a Third Party under the Official Information Act for a copy of criminal convictions held’ (required by the
Museum’s Security Policy).
Remuneration
The Museum employs a job sizing methodology which assesses relativities between positions and relates
jobs to salary bands. Each band has a scale running from 80% through to 120%, with 100% being the
midpoint which is commonly understood to be the value where the job is being carried out at a successful
and fully competent level.
Remuneration at commencement will be based on qualifications and experience and is likely to be in the
range of $35,695 per annum (pro-rated to $26,771 based on 30 hours per week) (80% of Band C), and
$44,619 per annum (pro-rated to $33,464 based on 30 hours per week) (100% of Band C).
This position is part-time, 30 hours per week, to be worked between Monday and Friday on days to be
negotiated with the successful applicant.
Job Value Statement
2
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)
JOB VALUE STATEMENT
Date:
April 2014
Job Title:
Graphic Design Technician (30 hours)
Responsible to:
Exhibitions Manager
Key Stakeholders:
Museum visitors
Museum staff and management
Present and future citizens of Canterbury
Key Relationships:
Exhibitions Manager
Director
Public Programmes Manager
Communications Manager
Marketing/Events Co-ordinator
Customer Service & Education Manager
Exhibitions staff
1. Job Context
The Canterbury Museum exists to add value to the present and future citizens of Canterbury and the many
visitors to Christchurch, by welcoming our visitors to explore the diversity of the natural world and our cultural
heritage and to make this a fun experience. This will be achieved through:
 working with a range of partnerships which integrate us into the wider community. In particular we are
committed to working with iwi in the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi, embodying concepts such as mauri,
kawa, mana and wairua
 building and properly caring for the collection of priceless treasures we hold in trust for the community
 high quality relevant research on our collections and the dissemination of the results to the widest
possible audience
 reaching out to children of all ages and providing learning experiences in an informative and enjoyable
setting
 creating an interactive experiential journey for our visitors through which we tell the stories of Canterbury
Waitaha and New Zealand Aotearoa and provide a view on the rest of the world
 providing our visitors with friendly high quality service and ensuring equitable access to all
 upholding and adhering to the highest professional standards of best practice
 providing maximum community benefits from the resources made available to us
 providing staff with training and development required to enable them to carry out their work.
The Graphic Design Technician reports to the Exhibitions Manager (see attached Organisation Chart).
2. Job Purpose
The position of Graphic Design Technician exists to:
 design and produce ready for print files for publications and promotional material, including the Museum
website
 provide innovative graphic design services
 provide consistent graphic expression of the Museum Visual Identity
 design and produce graphics for education and public programmes.
Job Value Statement
3
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)
3. Key Output Areas
The duties and responsibilities outlined within this Job Value Statement should not be construed as a
complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this
position. With the agreement of the Director or their nominee, these duties and responsibilities may be
amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in
organisational requirements. The nature of the Canterbury Museum is a constantly changing environment;
therefore this job description is an overall scope of the role and may change with business demands.
1. Museum Visual Identity by:
 designing and producing publications and promotional material which reinforce the Museum Visual
Identity.
2. Exhibition and Public Programmes by:
 designing and producing graphic material for both short and long term exhibitions at the Museum
 designing and producing graphic material for public programmes at the Museum.
3. Professional development undertaken by:
 keeping up to date with professional information and literature relating to graphic design and graphic
software
 attending agreed relevant professional or special subject conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures
and training sessions relating to graphic design.
4. Operations managed by:
 assisting in maintenance of group work and storage areas
 assisting with maintenance of electronic and hard copy filing of all graphic design and exhibition group
materials.
5. Promotion of Museum as a Centre of Excellence by:
 adhering to Museum policies and procedures, guidelines and house rules
 adhering to professional standards, practices and codes of ethics
 promoting excellent public relations by clearly communicating Museum values and objectives
 working to ensure the Museum is a responsible tourism destination
 proactively seeking continuous improvement to further enhance the visitor experience
 accepting additional responsibilities when requested
 promoting and maintaining excellent internal working relations
 adhering to the Museum’s health and safety practices and remaining aware of all health and safety
matters at all times
 ensuring use of sustainable practices wherever possible and continuously looking for ways for
improvement.
4. Profile of an Ideal Graphic Design Technician
The following job competencies, qualifications and experience represent an ideal applicant. It is recognised
that not all candidates will meet all criteria.
(a) Job Competencies
Knowledge
 knowledge and interest in development of corporate visual identity and brand signature
 familiarity with designing for print media
 knowledge and understanding of design principles for visual communication
 knowledge and interest in exhibition and display graphics
Skills
 advanced computer skills in both Mac and PC environments
 outstanding ability in the following programmes – In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
 ability to work in Dreamweaver, Fireworks and/or Flash an advantage
 some experience with basic photography and use of digital camera an advantage
Job Value Statement
4
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)






experience with pre-press preparation of files an advantage
familiarity with general office systems and office software such as Microsoft Office and Outlook
good drawing, visualisation and illustration skills
ability to innovate and work through creative ideas
good interpersonal skills
good organisational and time management skills.
Behaviour
 ability to work both independently and as part of a team
 enthusiastic, receptive to ideas and change
 high level of motivation and a sense of humour.
(b) Qualifications
The position will require:
 tertiary qualification (Diploma essential, Degree desirable) in Design.
(c) Experience
The position will require:
 provide capabilities working as a Graphic Design Technician with some experience working as part of
a multi-disciplinary design team
 experience working in a Museum desirable.
Job Value Statement
5
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)
Job Value Statement
6
Graphic Design Technician (0.75 FTE)

Download Report