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Graphic Design Specialist II

Chester County of Pennsylvania Westtown, PA

Westtown, PA

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$23+/hr Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator

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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.
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.

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