Graphic Design Specialist - Communications

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Communications is looking for a talented artist ready to start or continue their graphic design career at an award-winning department that is a national leader in dynamic and engaging government communications and marketing. The selected candidate will have strong competency in the use of graphic design and digital asset management software and have a work portfolio that showcases high-quality designs or illustrations. Experience in creation of motion graphics and animated GIFs is desired. Portfolios should show an ability to develop visual messaging across different styles tailored to specific topics and target audiences, along with excellent use of space and clear visual and typographic hierarchy that effectively guides the viewer.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in graphic arts, graphic design, applied design, commercial art, fine art AND two years of experience in illustration, commercial art or graphic design including the use of computer graphics programs and equipment.
OR: Certificate of completion from an accredited college or commercial art school AND three years of experience in illustration, commercial art or graphic design including the use of computer graphics programs and equipment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience producing visual communications assets for communications, marketing, advertising, or public relations firms or government agencies.
Minimum one (1) year experience creating visually appealing and original designs and illustrations. (Post-secondary student experience acceptable.)
Experience with creating motion graphics and creating animated GIFs.
Minimum one (1) year experience with graphic design and illustration software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, or similar tools.
Experience with/knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Attached graphic design work samples to supplement application. (Portfolio demonstrating high-quality designs, illustrations, motion graphics, and animated GIFs that showcase adaptability across various styles tailored to specific topics and audiences, with use of space and clear visual and textual hierarchy that effectively guides the viewer.)

Responsibilities

Assesses the client’s request, organizing, planning, budgeting, and documenting the production process; Performs, assigns or approves the work required to complete the final product; Leads and coordinates assigned projects through completion to meet the client’s requirements; Designs and produces original artwork, illustrations, graphics, charts, displays, brochures, booklets, reports and web pages using manual, multimedia, and computer techniques, desktop publishing software, website design software and peripheral equipment; Designs, illustrates and prepares exhibits, display materials, models, and educational materials for departmental use and public viewing; Designs, develops, tests and maintains interactive documentation and interfaces such as complex and interactive web pages for use on a department’s Internet website; Designs, illustrates and constructs complex and varied visual aids and models; Designs and prepares freehand sketches, schematic drawings, maps, and technical illustrations; Maintains good workflow and meet deadlines by effectively interacting, communicating, and monitoring the ticket system TDX; Maintains stock of graphic art and photographic materials; Performs editing and copy writing of printed materials to incorporate text into overall graphic design; Performs operator-level maintenance on computer graphics equipment, programs or peripheral devices; May train staff in new technologies and procedures in illustration productions.