Responsibilities

• Develops and produces communication materials in a wide variety of media including brochure, flyers, ads, articles, posters, newsletters, displays, digital and printed signage to increase awareness of and participation in agency programs and services.
• Works in Adobe Creative Suite; including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
• Works in collaboration with agency departments on the design, layout, and editorial content of all agency materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate representation of the agency.
• Identifies and recommends ideas on promoting agency programs, events, and services.
• Plans and designs moderately complex, professional layouts, design materials, graphic illustrations, logos and camera-ready artwork for various types of media.
• Assists departments in printing choices, including paper weight, sizing, and correct marketing materials.
• Assist with the production of videos for the City’s Channel 3 and other City platforms.
• Assists with developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated agency wide marketing, promotional and public relations plans designed to promote the mission, vision and goals of the agency and departments.
• Assists with writing, editing, designing, producing and distributing various pieces of publicity, press releases, videos, or other media for use in print, online, social media, email, direct mail, and other mediums.
• Assists with content development and day-to-day maintenance of department pages on the City and agency websites.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in graphic design and marketing.
• Valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, video filming, photography editing.
• Knowledge and experience within web content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress.
• Experience in creating content for various medias including print, social media and/or other digital platforms.