Job Description Summary

Department - Communications & Graphic Services

Job Description

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.

Essential Functions:  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:  

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.)

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.