Graphic Design Specialist (Temporary)

Graphic Design Specialist (Temporary)

This is a temporary non-affiliated position

Summary Objective

The Graphic Design Specialist is part of the award-winning Communications and Marketing Division that is responsible for the marketing public information and storytelling on behalf of the City of Riviera Beach. The Graphic Design Specialists prime responsibility is to create and produce creative print and digital marketing design concepts and materials as well as executing various photography and videography projects for the City and its respective departments/divisions. This class works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences under the supervision of the Communications & Marketing Director.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties/responsibilities listed below are those that an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of duties is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a duty does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Management may modify this description as the needs and requirements of the position change.

• Create high-quality innovative and creative design concepts for all marketing channels including but not limited to website content digital advertising print advertising social media signage photos/videos etc. for public information;
• Manage and maintain the Citys brand;
• Work with Communications & Marketing Division team to brainstorm ideas for communication platforms campaigns programs events;
• Manage workflow for graphic design related projects;
• Create design and manage content for Citys annual review brochure;
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team;
• Collaborate with departments and divisions all graphic design needs;
• Maintain and organize graphic photo and video drives and folders;
• Assist in the creation of copy for all marketing channels;
• Performs administrative duties and compiles data for special projects or reports as assigned;
• As a member of the marketing team actively plays a role in promoting City services to the community through community-wide events and programs with flexibility to work minimal evenings and weekends.
• Performs related work as assigned.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and/or process purchase orders
• Accountable for inventory and/or property management
• Determines scope of work request for services and other contractual expectations for services.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Communications and marketing principles and practices
• Print and digital design media.
• Graphic design elements and tools
• Knowledge and understanding of layout design and typography.
• Current trends and theories for marketing branding and communications
• Social media tools including Facebook Constant Contact electronic publications and web related programs
• Office equipment printing processes and preparing files for printing including size guidelines.

Skilled in:

• Adobe Suite Products (InDesign Photoshop Lightroom) proficient.
• Canva proficient.
• Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams etc.) proficient.
• Oral and written communication.
• Excellent command of grammar and ability to write edit and proofread for accuracy.
• Use of Macbook Apple Products etc.
• Photography and videography.
• Photography and videography basic editing.

Ability to:

• On occasion work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays weekends and evenings as needed.
• Work in a team atmosphere with excellent communication and collaboration.
• Manage tasks and deadlines in an organized and professional manner.
• Work independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Adapt to changing priorities and exhibit flexibility.
• Manage multiple projects deadlines and responsibilities simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in graphic or multimedia design. Alternatively an associate degree in graphic design with at least four (4) years of related experience required.
• Three (3) years of experience in graphic design.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class E drivers license.

**Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college education requirement. **

This is a temporary non-affiliated position.

Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Duties:

The position performs work where the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms or sustained keyboard operations. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The City of Riviera Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender (including identity or expression) marital status sexual orientation national origin age disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules Collective Bargaining Agreements or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this compliance with the ADA the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Certain service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority in the Citys hiring process. Additionally certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge skills and ability.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority