Graphic Communications Specialist - Strategic Communications

Mesa, AZ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and standardize district design work to deliver cohesive brand assets across schools and departments.

  • Brand governance: establish standards and organize brand assets in a central repository.
  • Project ownership: translate site and district needs into print and web concepts within brand guidelines.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: partner with schools and departments to deliver messaging that stays on brand and on schedule.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Grow the district brand identity through design innovations
  • Establish and maintain organizational design standards
  • Design, format and accurately proofread work; provide final product in appropriate format(s)
  • Work with site- and district-based personnel to understand needs, recommend strategies, and deliver concepts and final products that convey the appropriate messages within brand standards
  • Work cooperatively with schools, department and district personnel to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Regular and on-time attendance required
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
  • Organize and maintain department image and graphic files
  • Organize and maintain project file database and hard copy portfolio files
  • Assist with special events and cover field assignments as needed

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in designing cohesive, multi-faceted marketing campaigns
  • Expertise in graphic design and layout, with the ability to design multi-color work merging text and graphics for print and Web

Preferred

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or related field
  • Commercial experience preferred; photography expertise welcomed; general marketing a plus

Benefits

  • Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
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Mesa Public Schools

Mesa Public Schools is the largest school district in Arizona, serving students in preschool through 12th grade. Committed to unprecedented excellence in education, we focus on developing a highly educated and productive community, one student at a time. Learning opportunities include Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual-language immersion, Franklin traditional schools and award-winning neighborhood schools.

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