City of Fort Lauderdale, FL is hiring: GRAPHIC DESIGNER (NON-CLASSIFIED) Part-Ti

Salary: $23.65 - $36.66 Hourly Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: NB114-01 Department: City Manager Opening Date: 12/05/2024 Closing Date: 12/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. Produces high-quality visuals for print and digital platforms. Creates a wide range of designs, including logo development and branding; flyers; posters; ads; publications; annual reports; mailers; monthly utility bill notices and inserts; maps; web pages, graphics, banners; invitations; video graphics; bus benches; vinyl wraps; facility and other signage; PowerPoint presentations and templates; and digital slides for public access stations, from concept development to final art. These are for internal and external distribution via the City's various communication platforms, including social media. NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description. This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit for more information or to see if you qualify. This is a non-classified "at-will" position and is not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Creates various communication materials using desktop publishing and design software programs to create artwork for print or electronic distribution, including the ability to resize graphics for a variety of platforms, especially social media Ensures final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and align with City's brand Selects colors, fonts, photographs, layouts, and other design elements to communicate creative concepts to enhance readability Collaborates with Strategic Communications Office staff on concepts, copy, layout, and production to translate vision and needs into design strategies Prioritizes and manages multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions, estimates project duration, and ensures projects are created and delivered on schedule Makes artwork revisions based on feedback provided and shares drafts as needed Prepares, exports, and sends final art files for print production or for sharing on various communication platforms, including social media Maintains all photography and electronic graphic art files, including native files and final output files Stays up to date on current graphic design trends, concepts, techniques, and software programs Performs related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or closely related field. Two (2) or more years of experience with print and electronic graphic design. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education. Preferences: Knowledge of pre-press file setup. Proficiency of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Strong graphic design layout skills. Ability to plan, schedule, and produce work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision Highly proficient in desktop publishing software programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and equipment or similar. Experienced with content creation for digital platforms, including web, email, and social media Special Requirements: Submittal of PDF Portfolio or webpage showcasing your graphic design work required. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION Applications will be reviewed and the hiring authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects the best match of experience for the position. The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Click for an overview of employment information including our benefits package. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click for more information or to see if you qualify. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System. 01 What is the highest level of education you have received from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design or a closely related field? No college level education, or education is in an unrelated field Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years or Associate's Degree 3 years 4 years or Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 02 If you possess a Master's Degree please indicate the field of study, date received, and educational institution. If not, enter "none". 03 How many years of work experience do you possess with print and electronic graphic design? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years or more years 04 Briefly summarize your years of experience with print and electronic graphic design which qualifies you for this position. Please include the name(s) of the employer(s) and years of employment during which you obtained this experience. Do not state, "see resume". 05 Do you possess a working knowledge of pre-press file setup? Yes No 06 Do you possess proficiency of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Yes No 07 Do you possess strong graphic design layout skills? Yes No 08 Do you possess the ability to plan, schedule, and produce work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision? Yes No 09 Are you highly proficient in desktop publishing software programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and equipment or similar. Yes No 10 What design software are you proficient in? Describe your experience with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant programs. 11 Are you experienced with content creation for digital platforms, including web, email, and social media? Yes No 12 Describe your experience designing content for different mediums, including print and digital platforms (web., email, mobile, and social media). 13 Describe your experience in promoting visual content online. 14 Please use the space provided below to include a link to your online portfolio showcasing your graphic design work. Include examples of your best design projects across various mediums (e.g., web design, print design, branding, illustration). This information, and/or sufficient attached work samples must be included to be considered for this position. 15 Submittal of a PDF Portfolio or webpage showcasing your graphic design work is required to be considered for this position. Have you met this requirement by including a link to your work in your answer to the previous question (#14) and/or by attaching sufficient work samples? Yes No Required Question