Graphic Designer

The School District of Palm Beach County is looking for a candidate with strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for graphic design, typography, and photography. This position is responsible for the design of social media and web-based graphics as needed, as well as interdepartmental design requests. Follow District branding guidelines and timeliness to meet all required deadlines.

Responsibilities

Produces design layouts and renderings utilizing digital technology and artistic skills.

Produces artwork for separations and offset production.

Conducts periodic on-site photography shootings of children and school-related images.

Attends conventions and meetings as needed. Continues education and training to comprehend the newest technology.

Coordinates and maintains the continuity of the workflow through the prepress area to ensure a timely and quality response to all user needs; sets priorities; coordinates prepress production; verifies the quality of work and evaluates performance.

Produces camera-ready forms utilizing computer technology.

Coordinates projects with users and contracted printer

Provides technical leadership in the area of procedures, equipment, and workflow.

Monitors and maintains computer equipment and computer files.

Analyzes current and future operational and technical needs.

Provides supervisor with control reports.

Coordinates form production with Data Management Systems Records Specialist and Forms Committee; attends Forms Committee meetings.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of college-level coursework in graphic design-related subjects.

Two years of production experience or equivalent work experience in the field.

Knowledge of all popular software used in Graphic Arts and office applications (Quark, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Publishing, Word, Excel, etc.) and newer versions as released.

Must be artistic and able to create design layouts for various projects, using manual, electronic, and photographic skills.

Knowledge of web design.

Successful experience in customer relations and office procedures. 

Experience and skill in all phases of project coordination, production, and archiving.

Ability to plan, organize and supervise a production unit.

Thorough knowledge of printing, machinery equipment, prepress and typographical language.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.