PSA Customer Information Graphic Designer I
About The Position
The Customer Information Graphic Designer I develops, prepares, produces, and coordinates graphic art for METRO in accordance with the organization’s graphic standards and management direction. The role produces printed and digital information to explain and promote METRO services and programs, performing work safely and in compliance with applicable rules and procedures. This is a temporary PSA assignment lasting no more than six months or $25,000 in total hourly wages during the six-month period. The designer creates and prepares print and digital materials, develops campaign collateral and other promotional work, consults with internal and external clients, and coordinates projects through printing and distribution. The position also researches projects and market trends, maintains project files, and works with the Marketing team and METRO print shops. Routine projects may have quick turnaround times and require adherence to established deadlines.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Graphic Arts or a related degree.
- Minimum of two years’ experience producing printed marketing materials using an Apple Macintosh computer and industry-standard graphic design software.
- Practical knowledge of industry-standard graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to take administrative and artistic direction and work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Project coordination experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Create, design, illustrate, and prepare print materials for electronic output and/or production.
- Use color, typography, illustration, photography, animation, and print and layout techniques to create engaging, educational projects suited to the audience and collateral needs.
- Resize existing designs and produce campaign collateral.
- Consult with internal and external clients about print projects and produce materials to their satisfaction.
- Work with members of the Marketing team.
- Organize print projects and coordinate them through printing and distribution.
- Conduct press checks and coordinate projects with METRO’s internal and external print shops.
- Handle routine projects, often on quick turnaround, and adhere to established deadlines.
- Research projects and collect materials needed to complete them.
- Maintain thorough files and accounting of past projects.
- Design logos for products and businesses.
- Develop signs and environmental graphics.
- Create promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures.
- Develop layouts and production designs for magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications.
- Research competitors and market trends.
- Provide excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
- Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Apply SMS methods and principles in daily work and support all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
