Graphic Design Specialist II

Chester County of Pennsylvania; Westtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Planning Commission in Westtown, PA is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist II for an onsite role to create branded visuals for print and digital media supporting planning communications.

You will use desktop publishing and design tools to craft infographics, maps, brochures, posters, and web layouts, coordinating with planners and vendors while meeting branding standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in graphics arts or related field.
• Three years of graphic design experience.
• Strong design skills for multiple target audiences.
• Ability to conceptualize and design based on verbal or abstract client direction.
• Ability to coordinate with printing services.
• Photography experience and skills.
• Basic video editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and produce materials for digital and print use, including infographics, brochures, charts and diagrams, reports, web images, videos, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop and integrate graphics into reports and other publications with a focus on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Stay current on visual communications and graphic design trends.
• Partner with planners to understand needs and priorities for deliverables.
• Follow applicable visual branding and standards.
• Perform photo shoots related to planning topics, meetings, and public events.
• Design web pages for CCPC websites.
• Manage multiple projects at once while working independently and leading projects as needed.
• Attend meetings and handle delicate projects when a supervisor is absent.
• Support administrative tasks such as contacting vendors for project information, following up on vendor questions, and preparing customer copies of maps using a large copy machine.
• Complete other duties, tasks, and special projects as required.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Video editing

Layout & typography

Education

Associate's degree in graphics arts

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

Westtown, PA (onsite) offers a hands‑on graphic design role with the Chester County Planning Commission and County Commissioners. As a Graphic Design Specialist II, you will create clear, branded visuals for print and digital platforms, using desktop publishing and design tools to support planning communications. This position is paid $23 per hour and includes work that spans documents, brochures, posters, maps, presentations, and web page layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and produce materials for digital and print use, including infographics, brochures, charts and diagrams, reports, web images, videos, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop and integrate graphics into reports and other publications with a focus on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Stay current on visual communications and graphic design trends.
• Partner with planners to understand needs and priorities for deliverables.
• Follow applicable visual branding and standards.
• Perform photo shoots related to planning topics, meetings, and public events.
• Design web pages for CCPC websites.
• Manage multiple projects at once while working independently and leading projects as needed.
• Attend meetings and handle delicate projects when a supervisor is absent.
• Support administrative tasks such as contacting vendors for project information, following up on vendor questions, and preparing customer copies of maps using a large copy machine.
• Complete other duties, tasks, and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in graphics arts or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Three years of graphic design experience.
• Strong design skills for multiple target audiences.
• Ability to conceptualize and design based on verbal or abstract client direction.
• Ability to coordinate with printing services.
• Photography experience and skills.
• Basic video editing skills.