Graphic Design Coordinator – Branding, Campaigns, and Media

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

24d

About The Position

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Graphic Designer in the department’s Branding, Campaigns, and Media program area . This program area leads the development of creative communication strategies and products that strengthen public understanding of and engagement in the region’s air quality and transportation initiatives, manages the department’s brand identity, supports media and public outreach efforts, and produces campaigns that inform and inspire positive behavior change. The individual in this position will support the design, production, and delivery of communication materials that promote air quality and transportation initiatives. Applicants who are eager to gain experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment are encouraged to apply. The individual in this position’s official title will be Communications Coordinator. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers . All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience, as well as a current resume.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, creative, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree
• One to three years of work-related experience

Responsibilities

• Implementing visual communications projects and ensuing consistency with established branding standards
• Developing outreach materials to engage the public
• Designing and producing high-quality communication materials to support department air quality and transportation outreach goals, including logos, flyers, presentations, advertisements, and digital graphics
• Developing, Implementing, and Maintaining a unified visual identity across communication products and advising program areas on best practices and standards
• Collaborating with program areas to identify outreach objectives, and determine optimal design formats, creative strategies, and brand applications for effectively engaging the public
• Developing and implementing public education campaigns by leading design strategy, producing visual assets, coordinating project timelines, and ensuring alignment with outreach goals
• Planning and designing department publications by coordinating the layout and creative strategy to improve accessibility, readability, and audience connection
• Collaborating with staff to establish project scopes and schedules, facilitate stakeholder review, and ensure materials meet standards of excellence and consistency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level