Graphic Design Specialist II

County of Chester • Government Services Center - Westtown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Design Specialist II is responsible for creating the design and layout of compelling, clear and concise documents, brochures, posters, signs, maps, presentations, and web page layouts for the Chester County Planning Commission, County Commissioners and, by special request, other county departments using various desktop publishing computer programs and/or photographic elements. This role involves designing and producing a variety of materials for both digital and print platforms, including infographics, brochures, charts, diagrams, reports, web images, videos, and PowerPoint presentations. The specialist will develop and incorporate graphics into publications, ensuring responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy, while staying current with visual communications trends. They will collaborate directly with planners to understand project needs, adhere to visual branding standards, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The position also includes administrative functions such as vendor coordination and handling sensitive projects independently when the supervisor is unavailable.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in graphics arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of graphic design experience.
• Strong design skills and abilities for various target audiences.
• Ability to conceptualize and design products based on verbal/abstract client direction.
• Ability to coordinate with printing services.
• Photography experience and skills.
• Basic video editing skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete objectives
• Strong ability to think strategically.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Color expertise (value, hue, shade).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to adapt to diverse requests and quickly changing requirements.
• Working knowledge of professional typesetting functions.
• Familiarity with industry-standard web design recommendations.
• Professionalism and an ability to handle confidential matters.
• Flexible, with an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including late requests.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware.
• Working knowledge of color printer processing and graphics file processing (scanning/editing).
• Able to use common sense understanding to carry out instructions, establish priorities, and resolve recurring problems.
• Intermediate to Advanced Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer)
• Intermediate to Advanced Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Advanced knowledge/experience in the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge).
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) – ability to see computer screen
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) – ability to drive office van
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) – ability to see artwork, write & draw sketches
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus – ability to see to take photographs
• A valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Five to seven years of graphic design experience.
• Familiar with the practices of a planning department.
• General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and produce a variety of materials for digital and print platforms, including, but not limited to, infographics, brochures, charts and diagrams, reports, web images, videos, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop and incorporate graphics into reports and other print and digital publications with an emphasis on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Stay up to date with the latest visual communications/graphic design trends.
• Work directly with planners to understand needs and wants for products.
• Follow visual branding/standards as needed.
• Perform photo shoots of planning topics, meetings, and public events.
• Design web pages for CCPC websites.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Work independently, lead projects, attend meetings, and handle delicate projects when supervisor is absent.
• Handle various administrative functions (e.g., contact vendors to obtain project information or make project requests, follow up with vendors to respond to or ask project-related questions, prepare copies of maps for customers by using large copy machine, etc.).
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Benefits

• Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree