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City of Chicago

City of Chicago is hiring: GRAPHIC ARTIST III in Chicago

City of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States


Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Graphic Artist III

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)

Finance Section

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:

$

64,668.00/year

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:

https://chicago.taleo.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 from 11/22/24 until 11:59pm CDT on

12/6/2024

The City of Chicago is seeking a Graphic Artist III to perform complex and creative art and graphic design functions for major publications and exhibitions for city departments.

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

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

Participates in training staff in the use of basic design and exhibit installation tools, as required

Prepares and provides artwork or photography for City presentations as required

Prepares presentations books or binders as needed

Edits and maintains video content for CDA

Assists as needed with special events, spreadsheets, invitations, guest lists, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:

10510 West Zemke Road

Days:

Monday through Friday

Hours:

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

Three years of commercial art work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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 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. (https://www.chicago.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.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor