Graphic Design Specialist

Glenview Public Library; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Paid time off

Other related benefits

Job summary

The Glenview Public Library’s Communications Department seeks a Graphic Design Specialist to bring visual storytelling to life, maintain brand integrity, and craft print, signage, and digital materials. You will collaborate with the Communications Director and Specialist to produce on-brand assets for the website, social media, and events, with occasional photography duties.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and at least five years of experience; the pay range is $49,627 to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a graphic designer with production responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Mac computers and peripherals (printers, scanners, external drives).
• Advanced skills in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and production of print materials, signage, and digital collateral across departments.
• Ensure brand adherence and consistency while collaborating with Communications Director to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with Communications Specialist to create visual assets for the Library’s website and social media.
• Occasionally serve as library program photographer.

Skills

Brand management

Visual storytelling

Typography

Layout design

Print production

Digital media

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office 365

Asana

Job description

Are you a graphic design professional who loves using visual storytelling to bring ideas to life and make a meaningful impact?

Do you want to put your creative talents to work for an organization that inspires curiosity, connects people, and makes knowledge and information accessible to all?

Are you excited by the opportunity to build upon an established visual brand, bring fresh ideas to the table, and leave your own creative mark on an organization that values innovation and creativity?

The Glenview Public Library’s Communications Department seeks a creative problem-solver with expertise in graphic design, illustration, visual storytelling, communications, and marketing, combined with excellent customer service skills to serve as the Graphic Design Specialist.

A highly organized, self- directed individual with the ability to prioritize, the Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for managing the design and production process of print materials, signage, and digital collateral for all departments, ensuring brand adherence and consistency while working with the Communications Director to complete projects on time and within budget.

The Graphic Design Specialist also closely collaborates with the Communications Specialist to create visual assets for the Library’s website, social media, and other channels, and may occasionally serve as photographer for special library programs and events.

The pay range for this position is $49,627 to $62,033 annually. Offers are made based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, IMRF pension program, paid time off, as well as other related benefits.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field required
• Minimum of five years’ experience working as a graphic designer, with progressive design and production responsibilities preferred
• High level proficiency with Mac computer and peripherals (printers, scanners, external hard drives)
• Advanced skills in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat)
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A solid grasp of design principles, brand management, and visual communications with a strong conceptual approach and an eye for color theory, typography, clean layout, and refined style
• A solid understanding of project management systems, such as Asana
• Technical ability and proficiency in production processes for a broad range of print and digital materials in the Library’s creative portfolio including, but not limited to, newsletters, banners, exhibits, incentive items, posters, flyers, brochures, invitations, and digital images
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.