Web & Graphic Designer - Brecksville

JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an individual who is creative and accountable with strong

communication skills to join our growing team!

Resumes will be accepted through April 20th (5 PM)

JOB TITLE: WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

GRADE: 4(starting pay $29.77/hr.)

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION SERVICES

REPORTS TO: IS DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: BRECKSVILLE (HYBRID)

About RITA: Our Mission at RITA is to provide Ohio cities and villages with a high quality, cost effective municipal tax collection service. We currently serve nearly 400 cities and villages across the State of Ohio, collecting and distributing more than $2.5B of municipal income tax revenue annually, at an average cost in 2025 of just over one cent of every dollar collected. These income tax dollars are crucial to the provision of the public safety, infrastructure and recreational services that make these cities and villages great places to live, work and do business. At RITA, we work hard to fulfill our Mission to the Ohio cities and villages we serve and strive to be the best and top choice for municipal tax collection in Ohio.

RITA Benefits: RITA is an OPERS employer that offers low monthly premiums for health benefits for employees, spouses and dependents with no monthly cost for dental and vision coverage. The Agency makes bi-annual contributions to employees’ Health Savings Accounts. Additional benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, including for mental health and for time to volunteer, along with 3 personal days provided on the anniversary of the employee’s hire date. The initial 3 personal days are provided upon successful completion of the 180-day Introductory Period and then again at the second anniversary and each anniversary thereafter. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program, which offers many services including digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (dCBT), benefits and claims advocacy services, and assistance with other matters, such as childcare, mental health and legal assistance.

Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of a blended work schedule – a mix of in-office and work-from-home days – at RITA's Brecksville office, once you have completed your first year. The Agency values flexibility that works both ways. Where possible, we seek to work with our employees to meet their needs while still providing excellent service and fulfilling our Mission. Our dress when in the office is professionally casual – jeans are welcome. We thrive on collaborative work, and we are best as a team with each person doing their part. There is plenty of opportunity for job growth within the Agency; Career growth and development is encouraged and supported.

About the Role: A Junior Web and Graphic Designer is an entry-level position responsible for designing and developing visually engaging and user-friendly websites while ensuring an intuitive user experience. This role involves creating graphics, layouts, and interactive elements that enhance digital interfaces.

A key focus of this role includes ensuring accessibility compliance, particularly adhering to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to create inclusive digital experiences for all users.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Update websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Create graphics, icons, and visual assets with accessibility best practices in mind.
• Create and modify accessible and responsive websites that meet ADA and WCAG guidelines, including keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and color contrast considerations.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Quality Assurance, and stakeholders throughout the development life cycle to determine technical solutions and develop and test those solutions.
• Estimates personal development levels of effort based on requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to understand coding best practices and software architecture.
• Participates in Peer Code Reviews.
• Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas. Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Research new business trends. Reads and interprets professional literature. Attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Learn and apply programming concepts to transition into software development.
• Writes code that conforms to RITA’s Coding Standards.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Agency reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Physical Requirements: The individual assigned to this position must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer.
• Frequently communicates with other Development Team members. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

About You: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field or equivalent experience (2+ years of experience in graphic design and website development).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end web development.
• Experience using Web Development IDEs (VSCode, Visual Studio).
• Experience using graphic design tools (Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Photoshop).
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications), ADA compliance and WCAG standards for accessibility.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in explaining design, UI/UX concepts, and accessibility principles.
• Passion for learning software development and expanding technical expertise.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications (Bonus Skills):

• Bootstrap CSS
• Familiarity with web accessibility tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse).
• Basic understanding of backend development and databases.
• Knowledge of UX research methods (usability testing, surveys).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub).
• Experience with C# or other Object-Oriented Programming language.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume no later than 5 PM on

April 20th. Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

The Regional Income Tax Agency (Agency) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel decisions are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Agency will seek to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brecksville, OH 44141