Part-Time Production Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fargo Park District is seeking a Part-Time Production Graphic Designer to support the Community Relations Department in Fargo, ND. This role focuses on production design for print collateral, digital assets, signage, and social media, under the Brand & Creative Specialist.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of design experience, a strong eye for brand consistency, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while contributing to community initiatives across

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional design experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with social media, media writing, and photo/video editing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Print & Digital Design: flyers, posters, brochures, digital ads, email graphics, and social media assets.
• Event & Community Initiatives Graphics: signage, banners, A-frames, and promotional materials.
• Merchandise & Apparel: design T-shirts, stickers, branded merchandise, and promotional graphics.
• Production & Prepress: prepare production-ready artwork meeting vendor specs.
• Brand Consistency & Asset Management: maintain Fargo Park District identity standards and templates.
• Collaboration & Support: work with Brand & Creative Specialist and Marketing team.
• Photography Assistance: assist with photography and basic image editing.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand consistency

Production design

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Photography editing

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premier Pro

Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Description

The Fargo Park District is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Part-Time Production Graphic Designer to support the Community Relations Department. Working under the guidance of the Brand & Creative Specialist, this role plays a key support function in bringing the Fargo Park District brands to life across print collateral, digital platforms, signage, merchandise, and social media.

Working up to 20 hours per week, this position focuses heavily on production design, marketing collateral execution, and creating high-quality visual support assets for programs, events, facilities, and community initiatives across all Fargo Park District departments (including Recreation, Golf, Courts Plus, Fargo Parks Sports Center, Valley Senior Services, Parks, Foundation and Special Events).

Who You Are:

• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Interested in the Fargo/Moorhead area and all things local.
• Actively involved in the community.
• Passionate about parks and outdoor spaces/recreation.
• Brings creativity to marketing strategies and stays up to date on trends.
• Proactive and motivated to contribute to a shared vision.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Highly self-motivated and deadline driven.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Print & Digital Design: Design flyers, posters, brochures, digital ads, email graphics, and social media assets for community programs and events.
• Event & Community Initiatives Graphics: Produce signage, banners, A-frames, and promotional display materials.
• Merchandise & Apparel: Design T-shirts, stickers, branded merchandise, and promotional graphics.
• Production & Prepress: Prepare production-ready artwork for commercial printing and digital deployment, ensuring all files meet exact vendor specifications.
• Brand Consistency & Asset Management: Maintain established Fargo Park District and sub-brand's identity standards across all materials, organize digital assets, and update/maintain design templates.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with the Brand & Creative Specialist and Marketing team, incorporating stakeholder feedback into revisions efficiently.
• Photography Assistance: Assist with occasional photography capture and basic image editing/retouching as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has at minimum 2 years of professional design experience, excels in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail and strict brand consistency.

• Pursuing or having completed a Degree in Communication, Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Multimedia Journalism or related field preferred.
• Experience with social media, media writing, editorial skills and photo/video editing is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Ability to actively participate as a team member in projects.
• Skillful writing, high quality content and editorial skills.
• Experience with design programs (Adobe Creative Suite and Canva) is preferred.
• Experience with photo/video elements that include Premier Pro and Photoshop is preferred.