Design Communications Specialist

City of San Antonio • Full-time • San Antonio, TX, US • $47.83k - $71.75k / year • 13h ago

Job Summary

Under direction, performs professional level work designing a variety of graphic art and promotional materials. Develops and creates concepts for visual communications such as publications, print, displays, and electronic media. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78216

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; events require varying hours

Essential Job Functions

Assists in developing effective graphic design concepts in alignment with the City's and department's organizational goals and objectives.
Assists in designing, developing, and creating concepts for a variety of projects requiring graphic arts, such as pamphlets, posters, brochures, and displays.
Attends project-planning meetings with clients, team members, contractors, supervisors, and other professionals. During the design process, may consult and discuss with the applicable members about materials, layout, specifications, and product.
Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy; selects style and size of type; and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and esthetic design concepts; discusses illustration at various stages of completion and makes changes as necessary.
Prepares illustrations or rough sketches of material according to client or supervisor's instructions.
Determines style, techniques, and medium best suited to produce desired effects and to conform with specific instructions.
Prepares series of drawings to illustrate sequence and timing of story developments.
Assembles final layouts for printer.
Determines project specification (i.e., size, type, paper weight, ink colors, folds, cuts, etc.) including costs and completion dates.
Maintains inventory of graphics supplies and equipment.
Produces designs into camera-ready artwork for printer or silk.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in working with projects of varied size and complexity in the areas of drafting and graphics.
Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check upon employment.
Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of various art media and graphics equipment.
Knowledge of photography techniques.
Knowledge of art and graphic principles.
Ability to work within tight deadlines and budget limitations.
Ability to visually interpret needs of individuals requiring illustrative services.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic computer equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to prepare and communicate accurate cost estimates of projects, both in-house and contracted.
Ability to prioritize projects assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
Ability to work primarily in an office environment.