Graphic Coordinator - $1000 Sign - on Incentive

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

18 days PTO

Longevity bonus

Sick time 6 days/year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Free life insurance

Florida Retirement System

Employee assistance program

Wellworks gym access

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Orange County Utilities Communications Group is seeking a skilled Graphic Coordinator to create graphic art, photography, and layouts for the Utilities Department. You will work under supervision, delivering designs that align with county branding and standards.

The role involves consulting with clients on visual and digital needs, producing logos, web graphics, and promotional materials, and training interns and contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or closely related field; 3 years of professional graphic arts experience.
• Extensive knowledge of drawing, painting, design theory, web design, and photography.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design programs.

Responsibilities

• Completes graphic design for annual reports, presentations, and department promotions.
• Acts as layout artist for newsletters, brochures, intranet, and County websites.
• Oversees design standards and branding guidelines for the Utilities Department.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Web design

Branding guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. The Orange County Utilities Communications Group is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Graphic Coordinator position.

Job Description

General Functions

This position provides graphic art and design and photography for the Utilities Department.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Communications Section Manager and Production Coordinator and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.

Representative Duties /Assignments

• Completes graphic design for annual reports, presentations, various department promotions and special design requests from divisions and senior management. All must be in conjunction with overall department and county images and brand.
• Acts as layout artist for the department newsletters, brochures, and the department intranet and County internet web pages.
• Assists with the oversight of design, print standards and branding/style guidelines for the Utilities Department and ensures the standards are current and available to team members and designers throughout the department.
• Provides art direction, graphic design advice and expertise to other team members and ensures all work produced falls within regulations.
• Consults with customers on graphic design, photography, videography, print, and digital needs and recommends solutions.
• Completes or oversees graphic design for custom logos, web graphics or any other print, social media, or web materials for department events and outreach.
• Performs occasional copy editing and proofreading tasks.
• Manages the Graphics document filing system to include but not limited to projects and logos.
• Develops posters and displays for Utilities divisions.
• Assists with training of new graphic design interns and contractors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree from an accredited institution in Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design or a closely related field and three (3) years of professional experience in the graphic arts field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above education and experience.

Extensive knowledge of drawing and painting; design theory; web design; and photography.

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design programs.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/25/2026 Close Date: 10/01/2026 This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 016 - From $26.94 to $35.03 FLSA Status: Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience.

Sign-on Incentive This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities Communications Group 9150 Curry Ford Road Orlando, FL 32825

Notes

Hours: 40 Work Schedule: Monday ¿ Friday / 8am ¿ 5pm Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.