Digital and Graphic Design Specialist



Digital and Graphic Design Specialist

Salary

$75,648.00 - $102,120.00 Annually

Location

Redmond, WA

Job Type

Regular, Full-time

Job Number

2100022

Department

Executive

Division

EXECUTIVE

Opening Date

02/01/2021

Closing Date

2/15/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

JOIN REDMOND!

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 72,000 residents.   Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.  
 
The Executive Department is responding to the growing needs of the City. The fast-paced nature of our municipality drives innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will possess strong values that align with the City’s values, which include being welcoming, having integrity, showing accountability, and demonstrating a commitment to service. Additionally, the ideal candidate should find satisfaction in providing exceptional customer service, and thrive in a collaborative, high-volume work environment.
 
This position is full time with a Monday through Friday schedule. While City Hall remains closed to the public, this position will be provided with equipment to work remotely. Telecommuting options are available upon return to in-person operations, with Supervisor approval.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create print, digital, email and web/HTML design
  • Understand design layout, web and email design, presentation design, image/photo-editing and vector-based graphic design
  • Lead the City’s web design and editor team (quarterly trainings, answer web editing questions, manage permissions, manage the annual website quality assurance project and more)
  • Understand social media design and account management experience and best practices 
  • Possess ability to develop strong design concepts from audio, visual, or text content
  • Manage projects and conduct follow up to ensure completion and satisfaction 
  • Prepare digital and print layouts, making recommendations to presentation approach, style, technique and other production factors
  • Proficient in managing a large workload while consistently meeting competing deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Digital Communications or related field and five years of applicable experience required.
  • Preference given to those with:
    • Strong background in digital and web design (HTML, CSS, Responsive design), Content Management System(s), Adobe Creative Suite- InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Dreamweaver (or another HTML editor).
    • Knowledge with SharePoint content editing, experience with CivicPlus’s Civic Engage website platform, email marketing software and ArcGIS StoryMaps or similar softwares.
    • Experience in public sector setting.
  • This position is currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
 
Selection Process
  • First round interviews anticipated to occur week of February 22, 2021. 
  • All applicants will be notified of their application status. 
  • Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of selection process, which may include phone interview, sample of your work, a graphic design sample assignment and/or an interview. 
  • Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.

BENEFITS

  • Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits packet. 
  • The City pays for all regular, full-time employee healthcare premiums. 
  • Learn more about our medical, retirement, and other perks like and transportation subsidies including a free bus pass by visiting https://cityofredmond.benefithub.com/


Please visit Connect2MyBenefits to learn about benefits at the City of Redmond
 
Benefit rates are subject to change without notice due to federal and state mandates and contractual changes as applicable.

01
Did you include an electronic portfolio as a PDF attachment or a link to your online portfolio?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please indicate your highest level of education.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Vocation certification
  • Some College
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • J.D.
  • Ph.D.
  • None of the above
03
If you have college degree, please select the option that best describe your major or area of study.
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration/Management
  • Computer Science/ Information Technology
  • Communications/Digital Comm
  • Economics
  • Graphic Design
  • Government/Political Science
  • Public Administration/Relations
  • Other
  • No College Degree
04
How many years of experience do you have in graphic design including conceptualizing, production, preparing files for printing (digital and offset), preparing files for web and multiple devices?
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have in graphic design within a governmental agency?
  • None
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 years or more
06
Please indicate your level of experience with CSS.
  • No experience
  • Beginner: Make basic edits, but not really comfortable with starting from scratch
  • Intermediate: Take a design concept and write all the CSS necessary to bring the design to life
  • Expert: Bring a design concept to life, make sure it is responsive and that it works well on multiple devices and browsers; and troubleshoot when things are not displaying properly
07
Please indicate your level of experience with HTML5.
  • No experience
  • Beginner: Make basic edits, but not really comfortable with starting from scratch
  • Intermediate: Take a design concept and write all the CSS necessary to bring the design to life
  • Expert: Bring a design concept to life, make sure it is responsive and that it works well on multiple devices and browsers and troubleshoot when things are not displaying properly
08
Please indicate your level of experience with Adobe InDesign.
  • No experience
  • Beginner: Make basic or simple edits
  • Intermediate: Do most edits the system allows, export and save for different devices; and prep files for use
  • Expert: In addition to intermediate skills, work quickly and under pressure
09
Please indicate your level of experience with Sharepoint content editing. If no experience with Sharepoint, please enter N/A.
10
Please briefly describe why you are a good fit for this position.
11
Please briefly describe your experience with leading teams or trainings. If no experience, please enter N/A.

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Agency
City of Redmond
Address
15670 NE 85th Street
Human Resources - 3rd Floor
Redmond, Washington, 98052
Phone
425-556-2120
redjobs@redmond.gov