Graphic Artist (Part Time)
About The Position
This is a part time, in person position in the Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office which publishes a print and online magazine and a variety of other digital and print content for the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon. The work hours are an average of 29.5 hours per week. Paid time off is provided; health benefits are not provided with this Part Time position. The Graphic Artist works closely with, and takes direction from, a Graphic Design Team Lead. The position requires collaboration and sharing of responsibilities with another designer, as well as regular communication and cooperation with the editorial and advertising staffs.
Requirements
- Strong sense of how design/photography relate to editorial content
- Experience taking and editing photographs
- Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles
- Knowledge and experience with print, online and social media platforms
- Knowledge of web design using WordPress
- Ability to prepare and format digital files for press
- Expertise with Mac OS, Microsoft 360 and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Acrobat)
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in an open “newsroom” environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects under deadline pressure
- Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team under tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in design or fine arts (or equivalent degree based on coursework)
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in magazine design, layout and production preferred
- Prior design experience with websites and other online communications
Responsibilities
- Maintains consistent branding and high quality of municipal print/online communications
- Designs print/online products for public information office, as well as for other departments as needed
- Coordinates and/or produces municipal photography and videography
- Prepares, corrects, and approves files for printing
- Designs print and online advertising
- Processes files for magazine website and creates posts for online software
- Serves on planning team for municipal special events
- Creates support materials for municipal campaigns/special events
- Creates infographics/flowcharts to explain complex topics
- Keeps abreast of trends in design and emerging software solutions
- Communicates with all members of staff in a proactive manner
- Attends editorial meetings
- Serves as liaison with printer and IT
- Maintains digital archive of photographs, ads and editorial
- Maintains photo budget
- Performs all other work assigned
Benefits
- Paid time off is provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
