Graphic Designer

Summary

The hiring salary range for this position is $5,103.50 - $6,126.28/month or $2,551.75 - $3,063.14/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!

If you’re passionate about improving the quality of life for people in the Denver region, find a rewarding, fulfilling career at the Denver Regional Council of Governments! Join a dynamic team of cross-disciplinary professionals dedicated to creating thriving communities. As a graphic designer, you will actively participate in the design team by creating inspiring, clear and accessible communications products, from highly technical, detailed reports to short, snappy videos. Candidates with experience in designing newspapers, catalogs, or magazines are strongly encouraged to apply, along with those possessing production skills such as large format hand cutting and mounting techniques.

You’ll join an in-house creative team that includes other communications experts with social media, editing and web specialties. You’ll collaborate on communications that celebrate and support residents of all ages, incomes and abilities, living in cities and towns in a nine-county region from the foothills to the plains. Your work will directly support a regional gala celebration, a civic engagement academy, a commute choice program and the second-largest Bike to Work Day in the country. If the role and a hybrid of in-office and remote work appeal to you, apply today!

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Description of Work

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.

• Designs and edits page layouts and graphic elements for print, digital and video production; creates images, layout, color and design; reviews work to ensure adherence with brand and communications standards.
• Uses the creative project management system consistent with team standards for creating and routing proofs for approval. Follows established team procedures related to file management, naming, storage and archiving
• Meets with clients to review project needs; gathers information and determines best approach for project design and production; collaborates with clients on ideas and concepts; prepares and implements recommended solutions.
• Prepares print, digital and video products for use by people of all ages and abilities.
• Provides graphic support and develops collateral and communication materials which may include promotional items, reports, brochures, newsletters, charts, posters, eblasts, handouts, videos and presentations; ensures materials accurately reflect desired messaging and quality standards.
• Completes physical print production (such as using heat-adhesive mounting, manual and automatic paper trimming, and foamcore cutting and beveling).
• Takes, processes and/or acquires photographs and graphic images for web, print and video use.
• Prepares and updates standards manuals and/or procedures; reviews and edits publications reports, web designs and videos; maintains documentation related to projects and assignment area.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on the coordination and implementation of graphic projects and print, digital and video production; obtains vendor bids and recommends vendor selection; prepares, maintains and updates project status reports.
• Contributes toward DRCOG’s requirement, as a public entity, to fully comply with the accessibility standards set out within State of Colorado House Bill 2021-1110, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Provides remediated digital deliverables with error-free summary reports in conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA (ISO 14289) standards.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic principles, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Practices, concepts and methods of graphic design for print, web and video.
• Business math concepts.
• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Designing and editing layout and graphics for print, web and video.
• Preparing accessible video, print and digital products.
• Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Identifying client needs and making recommendations related to assigned area.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Business math computations.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Proficiency with digital accessibility, including techniques and best practices for writing, presenting, remote meetings, document creation, remediation of PDFs and PDF fillable forms, and the design, development, and testing of non-data graphics and multimedia.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Art or Graphic Design and three to five years of graphic design with print, web and video experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

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  Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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