Temporary - Digital Graphic Designer

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) college or university with major coursework in related discipline or certificate in graphic design, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the job.

Licenses Or Certifications

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The temporary Digital Graphic Designer within the Transportation and Public Works Department is responsible for the development and design of graphic materials to support public outreach through printed and digital materials. This role will primarily support the graphic needs for the department's social media channels and websites. The Digital Graphic Designer will be responsible for the development and design of the following materials, among others: one-page factsheets, web pages, social media graphics and assist other team members with creating annotated maps.

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Applicant: READ THIS STATEMENT Regarding your Application:

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application.
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see Linked In Profile").

Please provide a link to your portfolio in the "Other Documents" section of the application.

Assessment

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision For Additional Vacancy

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE : Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology

Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range

$27.90 - $34.17 per hour

Hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Job Close Date 08/10/2023

Type of Posting External

Department Austin Transportation

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Technical

Location 901 S. MoPac Expressway, Austin, TX, 78746

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience designing materials for social media on a corporate or professional level.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Illustrator and InDesign.
• Excellent visual design skills, and ability to distill complex information through informational graphics.
• Experience planning and developing promotional, marketing, advertising, or communications materials through all phases of development and production.
• Experience with developing compelling graphics and visual materials in accordance with an established brand.

Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Creates comprehensive design strategies and packages tailored to customer needs. Designs and produces websites, motion graphics, style guides, advertisements, promotional materials, print collateral, illustrations, logos, and photography for a wide variety of marketing materials and platforms. Assists with web and social media presence, development, appearance and updates. Monitors and coordinates all stages of production to complete projects. Advises and consults with vendors producing bid specifications, documentation, and contracts for vendors. Assists in the planning and development of digital advertising, promotional campaigns and strategies. Acts as art director and liaison for individual projects and client programs. Assists with the development of long range strategic marketing plans. Researches best practices, emerging technology, user behavior, interface content, and industry and cultural trends. Acts as a steward of the brand look and feel and ensures that all creative broadcast across all channels lives up to the highest quality of the City's visual standards. Collaborates with stakeholders to effectively drive. communications and to ensure consistency of brand identity. Works within the content management system to implement and maintain a consistent and engaging visual web presence.

Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Knowledge of user-centered design process, specifically related to accessibility and Web standards.
• Skill in design, illustrations, infographics and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of multimedia formats related to audio, video, and interactive technologies.
• Ability to work with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Knowledge of content management systems; Drupal experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time and schedules.
• Skill in CSS , HTML , JavaScript, and prototyping and wireframe creation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions from concept to completion while keeping a keen attention to detail.
• Skill in analytical and conceptual approaches to design.
• Knowledge of current and emerging web publishing standards and best practices related to accessibility, usability and writing for the web.
• Ability to articulate design rationale, user-understanding and empathy and an understanding of brand.
• Ability to craft graphic elements, assets, and visual treatments that adapt and flow with responsive design systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public as well as to work collaboratively with marketing, development, and project management specialists.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of marketing practices and procedures, design principles, and media industries.
• Skill in typography, color and layout composition.
• Ability to work on projects of all scales and types, both collaboratively and independently.
• Skill in project management to assist project managers in work estimates and planning.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.

• Yes
• No
• This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) college or university with major coursework in related discipline or certificate in graphic design, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience related to the job. Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

(Open Ended Question) * All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states "see resume". Do you understand these statements? * How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.

• Do you have professional experience designing materials for social media for an organization in order to enhance web presence?
• No
• No
• Yes
• Yes

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents