Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will design and produce various print communications materials for the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department. This includes managing projects from concept to completion and collaborating with other departments to create accurate content.

Responsibilities

• Design production of communications materials
• Operate a Windows-based computer using Adobe Creative Suites (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to design, lay out, produce, illustrate, and generate print-ready and web-ready files.
• Manage the established creative process for creating kiosk and community board content.
• Collaborate with the GIS department and Division staff to create accurate maps.
• Maintain PRNR’s style manual, resources guide, and templates.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration, or related.
• Significant related experience in Public Communications or related fields may be substituted for educational requirements
• Proficient in written and verbal communications.
• Effective troubleshooting and web maintenance, experienced in interpersonal skills, and adept at project coordination.

Key Skills

• Social media applications expertise (Facebook and Loomly)
• Skilled Adobe Creative Suite user (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Customer Service experience.

Benefits

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.