ChathamCountySchools is hiring: Graphic Designer Job at ChathamCountySchools in

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Under the direction of the Executive Director of Communications, the Graphic Designer will have a strong understanding of design principles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in graphic design software. This role involves collaborating with our team to produce high-quality visual assets for various marketing projects.REPORTS TO : Executive Director, CommunicationsSALARY SCHEDULE : Grade 8WORK DAYS : 250REQUIREMENTS :Education Level: Associate's Degree or higher in graphic design, advertising design, communication design, commercial art, graphic arts, or visual communication, from an accredited institution. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design.Experience, Skill, and Certification:Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop required.Strong digital design and communication skills.Knowledge of art direction principles.Ability to communicate effectively through visual design.Preferred Experience: 3+ Years.Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and presentation skills.Demonstrate understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and art direction.Consistency, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.Attention to detail, strong organization, and technical knowledge of digital and print.Strong writing, proofing, and editing skills.Ability to troubleshoot and adjust accordingly, sometimes with limited supervision, to meet deadlines – demonstrated leadership and judgment skills.Ability to work and communicate effectively with proposal team members and external teaming partners.Ability to balance workload, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.PREFERRED :Ability to operate digital editing and/or video recording equipment.Social Media Communications Experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Package and preflight all final files, ensuring production changes and specifications are met and delivered on time.Manage, prepare, and update technical materials including brand books, style guides, and conceptual presentations.Develop templates, guides, and tools to produce consistent and meaningful deliverables.Provide direction, review, and approve brand standards for digital applications.Communicate and collaborate on feedback during the execution of the creative process.Maintain best practices and brand standards in production, productivity, quality, and customer service.Assist with internal design, project management, and administrative initiatives.Branding: setting the visual tone; creating unique, aesthetic elements that can translate across different web and printed media as well as the ability to create icons, logos, and vector art elements.Print media: With branding guidelines in mind, create catalogs, flyers, brochures, direct mail pieces, and promotional material.Online Media: Execute promotional banners, update our website’s content, and design web page layouts and email designs.File Management: Meticulous attention to asset management and maintenance of all product images.Automation and Workflow: Assist in building new production-ready print files to maximize efficiency and minimize product waste and production errors.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on Grade 8 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. This is a 250-workday position.(Non-Exempt). New 04-2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr