Graphic Designer I - Extra Help

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic and dedicated team working to enhance the well-being of our community. You will play a pivotal role in promoting mental health awareness to a diverse population. Your creativity will help drive the mission of the Department of Behavioral Health, reaching those in need and making a tangible difference in their lives. Become a part of a passionate team that is committed to delivering comprehensive health and wellness services to the residents of San Bernardino County, and help us build a healthier, more resilient community. The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for Extra Help Graphic Designers I to create and produce a high volume of diverse, visually engaging print materials. Extra Help Graphic Designers I will develop and produce a wide variety of visual communication materials in support of Department of Behavioral Health programs, campaigns, outreach activities, presentations, trainings, and initiatives. Incumbents will create original graphic materials using approved County/Department branding and primarily computer-based design techniques and perform related duties as required. The incumbent will work with DBH staff to clarify project objectives, audiences, content, timelines, and production needs; develops design concepts and drafts for review; incorporates approved revisions; and prepares final materials for distribution, printing, display, presentation, or digital use. Assignments may include support for general Department of Behavioral Health programs and services, the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP), Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, and other Department-wide campaigns, events, and initiatives.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art or Commercial Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design -OR- 60 semester (90 quarter) units of completed coursework which must include 27 semester or 40 quarter units in Art/Commercial Art or Graphic Design. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Two (2) years of paid full-time equivalent professional experience in Graphic Design using the following computer programs: Adobe Creative Cloud applications which include Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.
Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Web programs (WordPress)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design
Knowledge of PC and Mac platforms
Experience in web design
Experience in video production
Experience in multimedia
An established portfolio
Demonstrated knowledge in Layout and Pagination processes and/or Software
Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements for digital collateral
Experience with Motion Graphics

Responsibilities

Consults with Department staff on graphic design projects involving brochures, flyers, posters, fact sheets, resource materials, event signage, displays, banners, social and digital graphics, presentation materials, promotional items, and other educational or outreach products; develops drafts for review and approval.
Creates original layouts, illustrations, icons, logos, infographics, and other graphic elements using approved Department and County branding standards.
Designs and prepares print and digital materials that communicate behavioral health information, resources, campaigns, and initiatives in a clear, accessible, and visually engaging manner for diverse community audiences.
Develops visual materials for community outreach events, trainings, presentations, workshops, pop-up events, stakeholder meetings, and other Department activities, including exhibit and display graphics as assigned.
Prepares final artwork and production files for printing or digital distribution; verifies dimensions, resolution, layout, file specifications, and other production requirements; coordinates with approved printers or vendors as directed.
Supports the development and modification of approved web and digital layouts and prepares graphic assets for online use in coordination with appropriate Department staff.
Provides graphic, technical, and production support for presentations, trainings, conferences, seminars, and community events, including PowerPoint or other presentation materials, slides, visual displays, and multimedia content.
Organizes and maintains graphic project files, source files, templates, approved assets, photographs, and completed products for future reference and reuse; maintains basic project tracking information as assigned.