OCJ - Graphic Designer / Photographer, Information Services Department
About The Position
The Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, is seeking a Graphic Designer / Photographer for the Information Services Department. This non-exempt, union position (Teamsters 700) is classified as Grade 18, Step E, with a salary of $76,633.00. The role involves providing photography and videography services for various events, maintaining a photography database, creating publications, certificates, and awards, and managing printing and framing of photos. The position also assists with print orders, website content updates, and video content management for the Court's YouTube Channel. Collaboration with application developers, vendors, and partner agencies is expected to meet business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree – Art/Graphic Design (or equivalent field)
- 2 years of experience as Graphic Designer or similar role
- Proficient with the skills, knowledge and understanding of the following, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Drupal web platform, and all Social Media platforms.
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in digital photography and videography is a plus
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Good multitasking abilities
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel.
Responsibilities
- Provides photography and videography services for all events pertaining to the Office of the Chief Judge
- Maintains photography database for the judiciary
- Responsible for creation and preparation of publications, certificates and awards including recognition, service, acknowledgement, etc.
- Responsible for printing and framing photos using large format printers
- Assists with processing print orders with the county print shop or 3rd party providers for stationary, business cards, rubber stamps, nameplates, etc.
- Some local travel required for various court events
- Responsible for all graphic designing projects for the judiciary and administrative offices of the Office of the Chief Judge
- Assists with content updates for the Circuit Court of Cook County website, including but not limited to imagery, photos and videos
- Assists with video content management of the Court’s YouTube Channel
- Work collaboratively with a team of in-house application developers as well as 3rd party vendors and partner agencies to meet the meet the business objectives of the court
Benefits
- Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
