Graphic Design Specialist II

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.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and conclusion drawing.
• Color expertise (value, hue, shade).
• Strong verbal and written communication, including proofreading skills.
• Customer service and interpersonal strengths.
• Accurate, detail oriented approach with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Adaptability to changing requests and requirements.
• Working knowledge of professional typesetting functions.
• Familiarity with industry-standard web design recommendations.
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including late requests.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware.
• Working knowledge of color printer processing and graphics file processing (scanning/editing).
• Common sense ability to follow instructions, establish priorities, and resolve recurring problems.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five to seven years of graphic design experience.
• Familiarity with planning department practices.
• General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Technologies

• Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer), Outlook (Email and Calendar)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge)
• PowerPoint, large copy machine, computer, printers

Physical Demands

• Frequently: walk, sit, drive a vehicle during working hours, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally: stand, bend at the waist, climb stairs, lift or carry items, and work with office machines and equipment (computer, printers, stapler, filing cabinet).
• Rarely: reach or work with arms above shoulders; kneel, stoop, crouch, or squat; climb or work on ladders; push items; twist or rotate at the waist; and smell strong odor from art supplies.
• Special vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus for photography.

Work Environment

• Noise level usually quiet to moderate.
• Approximately 95% of the time inside; approximately 5% outside for photography in a variety of weather conditions.

Other: Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary, and a valid driver’s license is required.