Job Opening for Sr Graphic Artist in Orange County Government (4801 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808)

Maintaining nearly 15,000 acres, the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division operates 109 parks, trails, boat ramps and facilities, including 14 recreation centers. Our parks provide space for citizens, families and visitors to enjoy and explore the outdoors and to participate in numerous activities ranging from camping, fishing, youth and adult sports, senior activities, youth enrichment activities, fitness centers and a full calendar of year-round special events.
This position provides full service graphic design, production and photography for the Parks and Recreation Division under the direction of a Program Manager. This position may also provide graphic art and design support to the Mayor’s Office, Board of County Commissioners and other County Departments and Divisions, as needed.

Representative Duties

Completes graphic design for Division programs and events, including special design and production requests for site operations to include signage, banners, brochures, flyers, social media, etc. All designs must be in conjunction with county requirements and overall County image and brand.
Acts as layout artist for the Parks newsletters, brochures, Infographics and County web pages.
Assists with the oversight of design, print standards and branding/style guidelines for Orange County Government and ensures the standards are current and available to team members and designers throughout the County.
Provides art direction, graphic design advice and expertise to other members of the Parks team and ensures all work produced falls within regulations.
Consults with customers on graphic design photographic and printing needs and recommends solutions.
Completes or oversees graphic design for custom logos, web graphics or any other print or web materials and invitation designs for Parks and Recreation functions.
Performs occasional copy editing and proofreading tasks.
Accesses the County’s document filing system to include, but not limited to, logos, district maps, county portraits and official signatures.
Develops posters and displays for Parks and Recreation.
Collaborates with the County staff photographer.
Maintains software for Mac computers. Advises other members of team on software changes and updates.
Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design or a closely related field and three years of professional experience in the graphic arts field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above education and experience.

Extensive knowledge of various printing processes, drawing, and painting; design theory, web design and photography.

Expert knowledge of graphic design software.

Preferences

Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and the use of cameras
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
Ability to maintain Macintosh computer network and multiple printing interfaces
Knowledge of ADA remediation and compliancy

Notes

Applicants are required to complete the online application in its entirety. Applications with incomplete “work experience” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered.
Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.
This position requires a Level II background investigation which includes Fingerprints & Polygraph
Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check on a daily basis as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process.

Application Deadline

**Subject to close without prior notice**
Posting date: 23 Feb 2022
Last day to apply: 09 Mar 2022

Salary

Salary placement will be based on experience, qualification and County policy
$47,673.60 – $55,099.20

Address

Park Administration (Barnett Park)
4801 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans’ Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

COVID Vaccination Requirements

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Orange County Government requires all selected candidates for employment to certify, before their start date, that they are either vaccinated, or have received at least one shot of a two dose vaccine. Candidates who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons may request an accommodation to this requirement. The vaccination certification process will be communicated at the time of the contingent job offer.
This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Orange County Government and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.