Graphic Design Specialist
North Port, FL North Port, FL Full-time Full-time $55,587 - $88,940 a year $55,587 - $88,940 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago General Description Provide highly responsible technical and creative design support to an assigned department and or/division; to perform a variety of complex tasks related to marketing and outreach of programs, projects, and events in assigned area of responsibility; to work directly with customers, both internal and external, and produce materials for multimedia and print distribution in a timely and efficient manner.
Duties require work to be performed with minimal supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
This position reports to the Marketing & Partnership Manager.
Essential Job Functions Create and design print and digital collateral to fulfill marketing initiatives and support various programs and special events.
Prepares outreach materials and other promotional items related to programs and events; updates information and graphics on City website; provides information for newsletters, brochures, flyers, and videos; and produces high resolution images for use in marketing through digital photography.
Compiles and maintains inventory for promotional items, banners, signage, and photos.
Prepares electronic files according to commercial printers' requirements, checks printer proofs and ensures that layout and design are aligned with brand standards and best practices.
Coordinates the design, layout, and production of a variety of publication and marketing collateral which may include brochures, banners, print ads, posters, signs, flyers, presentation decks, and promotional merchandise.
Compiles and organizes information from multiple sources; formats and updates written material and graphics provided in multiple file types including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Publisher, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Documents and tracks progress towards project deliverables through project management system.
Coordinates with City sponsors in creating/designing marketing material as per sponsorship policy.
Supports the goals and objectives of the Communications Division and works towards ADA web accessibility compliance.
Assists in the development and evaluation of annual budgeting needs for software, supplies and materials.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager or Administrative Services Specialist for any procurement needs related to the provisioning of the job responsibilities.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.
Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.
) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Experience working with large format printers preferred.
Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Suite software (e.
g.
, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Premiere Pro).
Experience with large format printers preferred.
Experience with project management software preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively, organize multiple projects with varying deadlines and communicate effectively.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field or possession of an Associate's degree.
Three (3) years of experience creating and assembling images and graphics to produce designs for websites, print/digital media, and displays.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with InDesign and Illustrator.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.
) All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna - Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan.
Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options.
You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart).
There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19).
Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network.
Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use.
You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge.
You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna - Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee.
This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work.
The plan pays 66.
67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000.
Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability.
The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll.
The maximum annual election is $2,500.
00.
Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement.
This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark- Supplemental Polices Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock.
This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan.
The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year.
One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement.
This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System - FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period.
Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna - Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees.
This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families.
The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan.
Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit.
This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment.
Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll.
Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank.
Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours.
This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an immediate family member.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Duties require work to be performed with minimal supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
This position reports to the Marketing & Partnership Manager.
Essential Job Functions Create and design print and digital collateral to fulfill marketing initiatives and support various programs and special events.
Prepares outreach materials and other promotional items related to programs and events; updates information and graphics on City website; provides information for newsletters, brochures, flyers, and videos; and produces high resolution images for use in marketing through digital photography.
Compiles and maintains inventory for promotional items, banners, signage, and photos.
Prepares electronic files according to commercial printers' requirements, checks printer proofs and ensures that layout and design are aligned with brand standards and best practices.
Coordinates the design, layout, and production of a variety of publication and marketing collateral which may include brochures, banners, print ads, posters, signs, flyers, presentation decks, and promotional merchandise.
Compiles and organizes information from multiple sources; formats and updates written material and graphics provided in multiple file types including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Publisher, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Documents and tracks progress towards project deliverables through project management system.
Coordinates with City sponsors in creating/designing marketing material as per sponsorship policy.
Supports the goals and objectives of the Communications Division and works towards ADA web accessibility compliance.
Assists in the development and evaluation of annual budgeting needs for software, supplies and materials.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager or Administrative Services Specialist for any procurement needs related to the provisioning of the job responsibilities.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.
Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.
) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Experience working with large format printers preferred.
Skilled in using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Suite software (e.
g.
, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro and Premiere Pro).
Experience with large format printers preferred.
Experience with project management software preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively, organize multiple projects with varying deadlines and communicate effectively.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field or possession of an Associate's degree.
Three (3) years of experience creating and assembling images and graphics to produce designs for websites, print/digital media, and displays.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with InDesign and Illustrator.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.
) All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna - Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan.
Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options.
You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart).
There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19).
Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network.
Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use.
You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge.
You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna - Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee.
This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work.
The plan pays 66.
67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000.
Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability.
The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll.
The maximum annual election is $2,500.
00.
Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement.
This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark- Supplemental Polices Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock.
This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan.
The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year.
One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement.
This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System - FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period.
Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna - Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees.
This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families.
The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan.
Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit.
This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment.
Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll.
Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank.
Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours.
This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an immediate family member.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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