Digital Graphic Designer

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite’s InDesign and Photoshop or similar software Experience applying design principles to create engaging public facing materials Experience creating motion graphics for online ads and video Ability to travel to more than one work location Knowledge of current and emerging web publishing standards and best practices related to accessibility, usability and writing for the web Knowledge of multimedia formats related to audio, video, and interactive technologies Knowledge of user-centered design process, specifically related to accessibility and Web standards Skill in design, illustrations, infographics and data visualizations Skill in typography, color and layout composition Skill in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and prototyping and wireframe creation tools Skill in analytical and conceptual approaches to design Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in project management to assist project managers in work estimates and planning Ability to craft graphic elements, assets, and visual treatments that adapt and flow with responsive design systems Ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions from concept to completion while keeping a keen attention to detail Ability to manage time and schedules Ability to work on projects of all scales and types, both collaboratively and independently Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public as well as to work collaboratively with marketing, development, and project management specialists Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities Ability to articulate design rationale, user-understanding and empathy and an understanding of brand Ability to work with Adobe Creative Cloud