CE Graphic Designer

Summary Statement

Topping many national lists for city growth and desirability, it is safe to say that Boise is no longer a hidden gem. One of our greatest attributes is the connection between our leaders and residents. We are dedicated to fostering a transparent and supportive relationship with the community we serve. The City of Boise is seeking to add another creative and energetic Graphic Designer to our growing Community Engagement team. If you are looking to contribute to your local community, build relationships, and foster our vision of "A City for Everyone," we invite you to apply.

This position:

• Requires a portfolio, or link to one, to be submitted with resume and cover letter
• Creates, designs, and develops visually impactful and engaging material from often complex information
• Designs in various media ranging from print to web, with particular expertise in print design and production
• Flexible schedule, up to 19 hours a week
• Works independently with significant creativity and under general supervision

Essential Functions

• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Graphic Designer I and provides team support and training, as needed.
• Maintains brand and design standards and best practices, leverages new media and modern best practices to provide fresh approaches to projects. Conceptualizes, designs and produces a variety of communication and marketing materials that inspires and engages target audiences and reaches project goals. Produces materials that include logo development, brochures, infographics, event displays, signage, websites, social web pages, presentations and videos.
• Develops and designs artwork and performs quality-control proofreading. Revises design until acceptable results are obtained. Selects photographs for print processing. Plans layouts and writes printing specifications, including paper stock, size and face of type, binding systems and multi-color reproductions. Manipulates and formats photographic images in digital formats for electronic and/or web-based documents and applications. Keeps informed of industry trends, best practices, comparative and competitive reviews and evolving technologies.
• Consults with internal and external customers on project specifications, considering budget and end use. Performs special administrative projects as assigned. Works closely with production staff and outside vendors to assure quality of final product. Provides project management and client services in creating graphic materials and services for the city’s departments and the mayor’s office. Maintains print, video and photography relationships and quotes to produce creative materials on time and within budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, commercial art, or a related field and
• 2 years of graphic design experience with a high level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software.

• computer usage including related software; and
• branding best practices.

• organize a busy workload with various deadlines and multiple internal clients;
• be flexible in adjusting to changing priorities;
• problem solve creatively;
• remain composed and professional in stressful situations;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation

• 5 years of graphic and print design experience with a high level of proficiency in design software
• Experience in designing for traditional (print) and non-traditional (digital, events and experiential) forms of media to connect with audiences
• Two years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite software.

• the web industry and web programming;
• content-management software, WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP and other web-related concepts; and
• imposition software such as Imposition Wizard.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulations
• Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. The noise level is always moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision and distance vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards.