Senior Graphic Designer

Company: City of Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Section: Communications Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.,Workdays & Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Subject to changeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe Senior Graphic Designer will provide design, illustration and desktop publishing services to the department. Plans, researches and develops concepts for visual communications such as publications, print, displays and electronic media. This position requires a creative individual to establish and implement the department's branding standards and publications strategy.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, researches, develops and executes concepts for a variety of projects requiring graphic arts, such as pamphlets, posters, brochures and displays.
• Attends or leads project-planning meetings during the design process with the appropriate stakeholders. Consults and discusses with the applicable members about materials, layout, specifications and product.
• Develop, implement and monitor adherence to the department branding strategy.
• Assembles and prepares charts, graphs, signs and maps to designated scale; produces still and animated computer graphic formats for video presentations; designs and installs exhibits and displays; may photograph subjects for promotional purposes.
• Review and edit content submitted to ensure clarity and accuracy, consistency with branding standards (logos, formats, colors and new initiatives) and compliance.
• May act as project leader or designer for complex multimedia presentations such as the internet site development and videos.
• Tasks may include coordinating shooting and production, responsibilities of the video cameraman and production and post-production of video.
• Prepare, pre-flight and package digital files.
• Selects and requisitions materials and supplies.
• Maintain technical knowledge and remain current on industry trends by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional associations.
• Coordinate with contractors and department staff on translation of agency publications into multiple languages.
• Maintain and monitor all printing and distribution expenditures and invoices from communications department.
• Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONSThe position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing etc. This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier II Level.

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