City of Chicago
GRAPHIC ARTIST III - Chicago Fire Department_
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States,
**Description:****BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT****Graphic Artist III****Chicago Fire Department****Number of Positions: 1****(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)****Starting Salary: $58,956 Annually****This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.****BID INSTRUCTIONS:** **Apply on the bid site:** **aleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en** **AND****1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”****2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)****3. Select your correct bargaining unit****FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION****Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/30/2024**Under general supervision, performs complex and creative art and graphic design functions for major publications and exhibitions for the Chicago Fire Department, and performs related duties as required**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**· Conceptualizes thematic designs for print materials (e.g., logos, brochures, mounted displays, banners, web graphics)· Designs complex artwork using professional computer graphic programs (e.g., Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop) or traditional art production methods· Discusses design specifications and creates presentations for client departments· Selects photographs and illustrations to be used in publications· Monitors the printing of publications to ensure specification standards are met· Designs and completes artwork and text for major exhibitions· Coordinates the preparation of different elements of displays to ensure design specifications and established deadlines are met· Meets with clients to obtain final approval of completed artwork· Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of related equipment and materials· Participates in ordering and maintaining graphic arts supplies· May oversee the work of less experienced graphic artists and provide technical assistance, as required· Participates in training staff in the use of basic design and exhibit installation tools, as required_Additional duties may be required for this position_Location: Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan AveHours: 8:30am to 4:30pmDays: Monday - Friday**THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE****Qualifications:****MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Three years of commercial artwork experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience**PORTFOLIO**Applicants selected for an interview must bring a portfolio that conveys strong graphic design principals. The works provided should be limited to professional public information campaigns and/or branding initiatives.1. The portfolio may either be a previous professional project, academic portfolio, or freelance work.2. Each portfolio submitted must have a minimum of two (2) work samples.3. All images must be original and free from copyright.If an applicant chooses to submit a portfolio containing confidential or privileged information, the applicant must identify the steps taken, (redactions, name changes, or consent from the client or employer) to preserve the confidential or privileged nature of the images.Please note that you can also provide a link to your online portfolio at the time of interview.**Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:**+ **Bachelor’s degree in** **Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a directly related field**+ **Proficiency with** Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, **Illustrator, and InDesign) or other industry-standard tools**+ **A commitment to staying updated on industry trends and continuously improving skills****SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected.**APPLICATION EVALUATION:** Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.**COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:** To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. **_These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders._** **_For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates._** To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (hicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)**ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.****The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.****City of Chicago**Brandon Johnson, Mayor