GRAPHIC DESIGNER

General Statement of Duties

Performs a variety of production design activities, as assigned, relating to graphic, visual design, environmental graphic design and a variety of similar design projects

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of graphic design, branding, marketing, advertising, production, environmental graphic design, and signage.
Printing processes and substrate.
Photography, art, architecture, urban design and concepts of environmental design. Macintosh and/or PC computers and related design software.
Typography and/or overall layout design using typefaces. Materials used in printing projects, materials for signage and environmental graphic design projects.
Use of color profiles and color management systems - including PMS, CMYK, HEX, etc.
Principles and practices of

Skill to:
Use a Macintosh and/or PC computer and a variety of design software; learn new design software. Use a variety of manual artistic/design tools in performance of duties.
Use a digital camera; take and edit pictures; write and design with text and utilize imagery in various layouts and projects.

Ability to:
Participate in a variety of graphic, visual, multi-media, and environmental graphic design projects. Communicate clearly and concisely; visually, orally and in writing.
Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
Work within brand guidelines to create new material while keeping with the brand standards as required.

• Work on various design projects as assigned.
• Produce preliminary designs and sketches under the direction of a supervisor; review with design team and client; modify designs as appropriate; create mock-ups; refine and finalize designs.
• Produce electronic art for reproduction purposes, using a Macintosh and/or PC computer, or manual methods; obtain necessary content, photos, text, data, and imagery.
• Attend project planning meetings with clients, design team members and other professionals.
• Conduct research as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of design methodologies, techniques, systems, fabrication substrates, and printing process used in above.
• Oversee printing and fabrication of assigned projects.
• Set-up of high resolution, print-ready, electronic art for production (includes bleeds, crop marks, pagination), using appropriate computer applications - utilizing imagery/photos, text/fonts, colors
• Assist those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:
Predominately indoor studio/office environment; exposure to computer screens; some outdoor work required; exposure to extremes in weather conditions.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; ability to see well and distinguish colors required

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.