Graphics Designer (Communications & Customer Experience/311 [CCX Dept]) (Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

As a graphic design supervisor, plans, develops, implements and manages the function of providing graphic design services for exhibits, publications, presentations or events to facilitate City-wide services or departmental function more effectively.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Graphics Designer plans, develops, implements and develops graphic design services for exhibits, publications, presentations, or events to facilitate departmental functionality.

Essential Functions

1 Plans and implements policies and procedures regarding productivity, capability, equipment and control in the graphics section to ensure maximum utilization of graphic services rendered.

2 Trains, develops, and assists personnel in the use of materials and equipment to ensure maximum utilization of resources for design requests; oversees supply inventory control, reordering, and maintenance of equipment to ensure all graphics designs are implemented.

3 Manages, supports, participates with, and supervises staff in providing graphic services in the installation and dismantling of exhibits; designs, traffics, produces, and installs all graphics and printed materials to ensure exhibits are displayed effectively.

4 Manages, supervises, and assists staff in providing artistic and technical services to a large and diverse user group to ensure compliance with legal requirements; designs and facilitates publications, signage, and exhibitions to promote public use of City services or to promote new programs.

5 Plans, prepares and monitors annual budget of the Graphics Section to ensure that the budgetary needs of the Section are met.

6 Coordinates with vendors, tenants, City Attorney's Office, and City Secretary's Office to provide technical information to comply with legal requirements.

7 Negotiates contracts with outside vendors such as printers, photographers and illustrators to get the best price for services provided.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree in Graphics Design or related field.

Experience

Five (5) years experience performing graphics design and related implementation.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Knowledge of computer graphic design.

2 Knowledge of art work processes, display set-ups, graphic art, and related artistic techniques.

3 Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.

4 Ability to research the advertising needs of various civic, scientific, technical or professional interest groups.

5 Ability to organize own work and coordinate the work of subordinates.

6 Ability to execute original art work including posters, brochures, and signs.

7 Ability to use hand and power tools safely.

8 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

9 Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships.

Salary Range

 

$26.65 - $31.28

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.