City of Missouri City, TX

City of Missouri City, TX is hiring: Graphic Designer in Missouri City

City of Missouri City, TX, Missouri City, TX, United States, 77489

Salary: $64,454.00 - $80,567.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 022525
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/26/2025 5:00 PM Central

Definition

This full-time professional position serves as a creative specialist within the City's Communications Department. The Graphic Designer will create compelling visual materials that promote and enhance the City's brand, communicate effectively across digital and print platforms, and collaborate with various departments to ensure consistent and impactful messaging. Reporting relationship: Communications Manager
Examples of Work

Design and produce high-quality visual materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, reports, newsletters, and other print collateral.
Develop and execute creative concepts for digital platforms, such as website graphics, social media posts, email campaigns, and digital advertisements.
Ensure all designs align with the City's branding guidelines and communicate a cohesive visual identity.
Collaborate with internal departments to develop creative solutions for marketing campaigns, public events, and special initiatives.
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
Assist in creating infographics, presentations, and other visual content to support storytelling and data visualization.
Maintain and organize the City's digital asset library, including logos, templates, and stock images.
Perform basic video editing and motion graphic creation as needed to complement visual projects.
Stay current on design trends, tools, and technologies to improve processes and output.
Develop branded templates for City departments to streamline internal communications.
Coordinate with external vendors for printing and production of large-scale materials.
Support crisis communication efforts with rapid design turnaround for emergency notifications.
Conceptualize and design visual branding for special City programs and events.
Create interactive digital forms, presentations, or other tools to engage the community.
Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.
Subject to 24-hour recall and Emergency Operations recall as necessary.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field desired. Minimum of 2 years of professional graphic design experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and proficiency in both digital and print media.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
- Plan Type: High Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider: UnitedHealthcare
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $2,000 annually
  - Family: $4,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $4,000 annually
  - Family: $8,000 annually
- Additional Details:
  - Employee pays dependent premiums
  - Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Provider: H.S.A. Bank
- Features:
  - Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
  - Contribution Limits:
    - Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)
    - Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)
    - Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
  - City Contributions:
    - Employee only: $1,250
    - Employee & Family: $2,250
  - Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
- Provider: UnitedHealthcare
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $1,000 annually
  - Family: $2,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $3,000 annually
  - Family: $6,000 annually
- Prescription Drug Co-pays:
  - Generic: $10
  - Preferred: $40
  - Non-Preferred: $80
HMO Plan
- Provider: UnitedHealthcare
- Deductibles:
  - Single: $1,000 annually
  - Family: $2,000 annually
- Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
  - Single: $4,000 annually
  - Family: $8,000 annually
- Prescription Drug Co-pays:
  - Generic: $10
  - Preferred: $45
  - Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

DHMO Plan
- Provider: UnitedHealthcare
- Features:
  - No deductible
  - No annual maximum
  - Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
- Provider: UnitedHealthcare
- Features:
  - $1,500 per person annual maximum
  - $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

Provider: UnitedHealthcare
Features:
- No deductible

Life Insurance

Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage:
- $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
- $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
- Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

Provider: Flores
Features:
- Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
- Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

Provider: Aflac
- Accident
- Cancer
- Heart/Stroke
- Intensive Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits
Holidays

13 paid holidays per calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

Earned based on years of service:
- 0-5 years: 14 days
- 6 years: 15 days
- 7 years: 16 days
- 8 years: 17 days
- 9 years: 18 days
- 10-14 years: 19 days
- 15 years or more: 20 days
Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Provider: Alliance Work Partners
8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

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Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in communications or public relations?

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Do you have two years of relevant experience?

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Are you proficient in Adobe Photoshop?

Required Question