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Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic DesignerCounty of Ventura Government • United States
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Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

County of Ventura Government
  • US
    United States
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    United States
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Graphic Designer Position
The General Services Agency (GSA) is made up of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security, Business Support, and the Parks Department and is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies. It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery. Under general direction, designs and produces visual communication materials for County departments across print, digital, web, and social media platforms. Works within established branding, accessibility, and communication standards to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality design solutions. Collaborates with internal clients, Public Information Officers, and vendors to support departmental and County communication objectives. Graphic Designers perform professional graphic design work involving the execution of assigned projects within established creative, branding, and accessibility frameworks. The work focuses on applying standard tools, processes, and guidelines. Senior Graphic Designers are assigned advanced, highly complex work requiring independent judgment, strategic design consultation, and responsibility for County-wide or multi-department initiatives. The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes: Merit Increases Educational Incentive Vacation Accrual Annual Leave Redemption Sick Leave Deferred Compensation Health Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Pension Plan Holidays Additional Benefits Department/Agency: General Services Agency - Document Publishing Department Payroll Titles and Annual Salaries: Graphic Designer: $59,772.38 - $83,681.33 Senior Graphic Designer: $65,749.62 - $92,049.46 Note: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. Graphic Designer and Senior Graphic Designer are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (IUOE) and are eligible for overtime compensation. Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Conceptualizes and produces visual assets that enhance public engagement and strengthen branding for multiple County agencies, by utilizing computer publishing application software (i.e. Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Canva) to design materials for print, digital, and social media platforms. Creates and prepares documents for review and final production while ensuring alignment with County branding and communication objectives. Formats and prepares files for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy in color management, typography, and layout; conducts quality assurance checks to maintain brand integrity and prevent production errors. Oversees and manages multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritization and timely delivery; utilizes project management tools such as VC Print, Asana, and Harvest to monitor progress, streamline workflows, and optimize efficiency. Collaborates and communicates with County agencies to understand project objectives and deliver strategic design solutions; recommends process improvements, leverages automation and AI tools, and ensures compliance with branding standards. Develops visual strategies for urgent projects and crisis communications; offers creative input for departmental initiatives and contributes to process enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness. Operates a vehicle to travel to County facilities and events, and to meet with offsite vendors. Performs related duties as assigned. In addition to the duties above, the Senior Graphic Designer: Directs and executes complex design initiatives across print, digital, video, and large format media. Provides art direction and ensures creative solutions align with strategic objectives and County branding standards. Plans storyboards, scripts, films, and edits videos for County departments. Incorporates sound mixing, music production, and motion graphics for multiple platforms, including social media and standard formats. Serves as a primary creative advisor to executive leadership, Public Information Officers, and department heads. Recommends and coordinates innovative design strategies and emerging technologies to enhance communication and outreach, while coordinating efforts across teams to ensure consistency and alignment. Sources and manages promotional items and event materials, including tents, banners, brochures, and branded merchandise; oversees development and maintenance of an online County swag store. Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education, Training, and Experience: Graphic Designer: An associate's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or closely related AND Three (3) years of professional graphic design experience creating print and digital communication materials, including one (1) year using industry-standard design and multimedia software, tools, and equipment. Experience should include designing and producing visual materials, file preparation and quality control, working within branding standards, and coordinating with clients and production staff. Education Substitution: Qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis; in addition to the required qualifying experience. Senior Graphic Designer: An associate's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or closely related AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in graphic design, including advanced multimedia production, project management, and advisory or lead-level responsibilities of which three (3) years must include experience using industry-standard graphic design and multimedia software, tools, and equipment. Experience should include designing and producing visual materials, file preparation and quality control, working within branding standards, and coordinating with clients and production staff. Education Substitution: Qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis; in addition to the required qualifying experience. Necessary Special Requirements: 2 years full-time experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud apps, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Experience with current printing processes including digital color, offset, and wide format. Pre-production experience in file set-up for printing and preflight quality control. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of principles and techniques of graphic design and visual communication, including typography, color theory, layout, and composition; multimedia design and production methods for print, digital, web, and social media platforms. Industry-standard graphic design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and Canva), as well as related tools and equipment. Established branding standards, accessibility requirements, and inclusive design practices (applicable to public sector communications-Sr. Level), including providing technical guidance; project management software (e.g., VC Print, Asana, Harvest). Principles related to creative and multimedia projects, including monitoring progress, scheduling, coordinating tasks, tracking workflows, streamlining processes, and optimizing efficiency. Merging design technologies and tools, including AI-assisted design applications, as permitted by organizational policy. Customer service principles related to consultation and needs assessment. Designing and producing visual communication materials that meet established branding, accessibility, and communication standards. Providing graphic design services and art direction for County-wide communication initiatives. Developing and implementing clear and accurate visual design solutions for high-profile or specialized communications. Managing multiple design projects concurrently and meeting established deadlines, including setting priorities independently. Preparing files for print, digital, and online production and performing quality control checks. Communicating design concepts and project status effectively, orally and in writing. Overseeing design workflows and ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards. Coordinating work with departments, leadership, and external vendors and providing expert design consultation. Skill in fostering collaboration and maintaining clear, professional communication with diverse stakeholders to align project objectives and delivers strategic outcomes. Ability to: Perform professional graphic design work with general (limited-Sr. level) supervision and within established guidelines. Follow oral and written direction. Apply standard tools, processes, and procedures. Plan and organize work to meet project timelines and production requirements; Evaluate design work for quality, effectiveness, and compliance with established standards.
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