Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer develops visual layouts and artwork for print and digital media to support branding, campaigns, and newsletters. They are also responsible for creating brand guidelines for city departments and coordinating with external vendors for production.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops graphics, layouts, and finished artwork for various types of print materials and web-related advertising
• Designs and develops a wide variety of publications, handouts, logos, banners, signs, flyers, brochures, and digital assets; ensures accuracy in all communications
• Develops creative strategies that meet the needs of specific marketing projects/campaigns while balancing the right tactics and timeline concerns
• Leads projects for the marketing team ensuring projects are on time and on par with the creative briefs
• Creates a brand kit and Branding guidelines for all City Departments
• Coordinates with print, supply, paper and other vendors, agencies or internal partners to achieve preparation of printed material on schedule
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Fine Arts or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years graphic design experience
• Expert-level with Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of best practices in organizing information and user interface design, and internet-based applications including Microsoft Word, desktop publishing and online research
• Exceptional conceptual and design skills; strong eye for design, fresh ideas and ability to think outside the box
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects from concept through execution, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Excellent multitasking, attention to detail and organizational skills

Key Skills