Senior Computer Graphics Designer

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Tampa, FL

2d • $27 - $35

About The Position

Performs skilled technical and artistic work designing, illustrating, lettering, laying-out, producing, and reproducing a variety of graphic materials utilizing the application of computer typesetting and electronic graphics.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with video and motion graphics.
• Knowledge of basic business software, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert knowledge in graphic production processes in print and digital media.
• Skill in branding, layout, color theory, and typography in both print and digital media.
• Skill in producing accurate and detailed reproduction of requested graphics.
• Skill in the development and application of design in creating theme development and brand identity across various media types such as print, web, and video.
• Skill in photography and videography.
• Ability to communicate strong conceptual ideas.
• Innovative sense of design, layout, and typography
• Ability to work independently on strategic issues with clients.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to transform verbal and printed information into creative executions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Bachelor's degree of Arts in Graphic Design or Portfolio School; AND
• Four years of experience as a designer/art director and extensive knowledge of the design process (concept to execution), print layout, typography, photography, video production; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

Responsibilities

• Provides design leadership on projects and supervises staff in creating concepts, comps, layouts and final art.
• Develops creative solutions and then translate those solutions through a variety of channels.
• Creates designs and completes graphics work necessary for the preparation of assigned projects for display or reproduction including publication covers, pamphlets, signs, emblems, maps, letterheads, certificates, and forms.
• Designs, creates, and updates computer graphics and artwork for various television purposes, including the videotext bulletin board that is displayed between television programs.
• Provides project management for an entire marketing campaign.
• Confers with department representatives to determine job requirements, budget, concept/design of job, and review of work performed.
• Communicates with internal business partners as needed on the development of marketing communications (print and digital) pieces to ensure that a creative theme is included throughout all projects.
• Maintains quality inspections on all graphic projects to ensure professional standards and best practices are employed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees