Graphic Artist

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to design engaging and strategic communication materials and to maintain and protect the visual identity of the organization and its overall brand.

Produces both traditional and digital designs including logos, advertisements, stationary, promotional items, reports, brochures, newsletters, charts, posters, signage, banners, eblasts, flyers, web and social media graphics, videos, and presentations .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Provides graphic support and develops collateral and communication materials (traditional and digital) which may include logos, advertisements, stationary, promotional items, reports, brochures, newsletters, charts, posters, signage, banners, eblasts, flyers, web and social media graphics, videos, and presentations.
• Designs complex artwork using professional graphic software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud) or traditional art production methods.
• Consult with client departments to determine project objectives and audience(s), select appropriate methods and styles to best communicate information and ideas, gather information and develop design options and specifications, and estimate materials, equipment, budget, and time schedules to complete projects.
• Selects photographs and illustrations to be used.
• Applies graphic design, writing style, and techniques appropriate for diverse audiences.
• Translates statistical and other data into maps, charts, graphs, illustrations, project slides, and other presentation media.
• Monitors the production of citywide design pieces to ensure specification and quality standards are maintained, and deadline lines are met.
• Ensures adherence with City brand and marketing / communication standards.
• Coordinates and schedules printing projects; analyzes and selects the most cost-effective methods of reproduction.
• Takes, processes, and / or acquires photographs and graphic images for web, print, and video use.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.

Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public / employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility .
• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program / promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years experience in graphic design, public relations, communications, or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of :

• Graphic design software and other industry-specific software programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Common business software applications such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Marketing principles and practices.

Skill in :

• Managing time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Thinking creatively.

Ability to :

• Estimate materials, equipment, budget, and time schedules to complete projects and determine cost-effective production methods.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Take quality photographs.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Office or similar indoor environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours / Days Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Starting Salary Min : $22.47 / hour Mid : $27.63 / hour Max : $32.80 / hour, Commensurate with education, training and experience.

Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 07 / 15 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants