Graphic Arts Specialist I

County of Chester; Westtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Chester is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to design, lay out, and produce materials for digital and print channels, including infographics, brochures, reports, web images, and PowerPoint presentations.

Responsibilities include incorporating graphics into publications with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness, staying current with design trends, and collaborating with planners to meet project needs. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree in Graphics Arts or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong design skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and produce materials for digital and print platforms (infographics, brochures, charts, diagrams, reports, web images, PowerPoint).
• Incorporate graphics into reports and publications with emphasis on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date with visual communications/graphic design trends.
• Collaborate with planners to understand needs and requirements for products.
• Follow branding standards as needed.
• Photo shoots for planning topics, meetings, and public events.
• Design web pages for CCPC websites.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Design skills

Verbal/written communication

Detail-oriented

Constructive criticism

Team player

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Graphics Arts or related field

Bachelor's degree in Graphics Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Design, layout, and produce a variety of materials for digital and print platforms, including, but not limited to, infographics, brochures, charts and diagrams, reports, web images, and PowerPoint presentations.


• Develop and incorporate graphics into reports and other print and digital publications with an emphasis on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest visual communications/graphic design trends.


• Work closely with planners to understand needs and wants for products.


• Follow visual branding/standards as needed.


• Perform photo shoots of planning topics, meetings, and public events.


• Design web pages for CCPC websites.


• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Graphics Arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Strong design skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Accurate and detail-oriented.


• Ability to accept constructive criticism.


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphics Arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Design ability for various target audiences.


• Ability to conceptualize and design products based on verbal/abstract client direction.


• Ability to coordinate with printing services.


• Photography experience and skills.


• Strong proofreading skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Strong ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.


• Strong ability to think strategically.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.


• Ability to conceptualize and design products based on verbal/abstract client direction.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Ability to adapt to diverse requests and quickly changing requirements.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

• Experience and skill in the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge).


• Experience and skill in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar).