Graphic Designer Job at Hampton Roads Transit in Norfolk

Hiring Salary Range:  $45,000 - $55,000

We are looking for a talented, ambitious designer to join our Marketing & Strategic Communications department on the TRAFFIX team. The successful candidate will work as part of a small group, primarily on graphic design needs for the TRAFFIX program but may also handle requests from other departments and the agency as a whole. You will need to be comfortable dealing with multiple concurrent projects from concept to final production. Three years of experience and portfolio of commercial work is required. You will have proven skills using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and enjoy dabbling in other design applications as well.

The role is perfect for a designer with an obsessive attention to detail and an eagerness to learn, develop and grow. Your projects will span a range of disciplines including print, digital and spatial, and experience in motion video production would be an advantage. You will be working within the agency’s brand guidelines, with a fondness for usable, accessible design.

 Essential Job Functions:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals.


• Able to take ideas from concept to


• Proactive with a good attention to


• Experience working on print, exhibition and digital


• Strong typographic knowledge and typesetting


• Must understand the importance of brand


• Can work both self-sufficiently and collaboratively, creating original work or developing from an existing design consistently.


• Produce and supply artwork for print, digital, to the highest standards, liaise with external suppliers or printers.


• Ensure successful delivery of allocated design projects by established deadlines while handling multiple jobs concurrently.


• Excellent working knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Experience in Premiere Pro, Final Cut or Davinci Resolve is preferred.


• An eagerness to learn and incorporate motion graphics and production for social media and/or broadcast is a plus.


• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Must effectively communicate with staff members, other agencies, businesses, and the general public. Will coordinate the production of materials with printing or publishing companies. Must consistently promote creative, innovative ideas; requires excellent communications and writing skills.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

High level of experience in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office. Proficient in Mac and PC. Experience in Premiere Pro, Final Cut or Davinci Resolve is preferred but not required.

Safety Responsibility:

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.

Training and/or Education:

Associates Degree from an accredited college in design.

Required Experience:

Two years professional design experience preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:  

Valid VA Driver’s License                                                                  

Special Requirements:

This position is classified as non-essential personnel.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical Demands:

Must be able to operate a keyboard device. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Unusual Demands:

Must work outside regular business hours as required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. Duties may require some seasonal overtime.