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City of Richmond Hill Hiring For Graphic Designer at Richmond Hill, ON Full Time
Posting Id
1863
Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation and Culture Services
Section
Marketing and Administration
Job Grade
SEA35 Grade 05
Rate of Pay
$69,686.00 – $81,967.00 Annual
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Employee Group
SEA
Replacement/New Position
Replacement
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date
01/09/2023
Application Deadline
01/23/2023
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer creates various print and electronic assets to support division programs, services, and events.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees the design, layout and production of all recreation and culture guides and brochures
- Researches industry trends and best practices for layout
- Organizes advertisements to be included, and edits as necessary
- Updates information in the guide based on information gathered from Division staff
- Formats documents into their final form, distributes proofs as necessary, and sets up press production files
- Designs social media graphics, advertisements, symbols and other electronic or print material that are aligned with the division’s marketing and promotions strategy
- Designs collateral materials (posters), signage, banners, etc. for programs, services, and events
- Collaborate swith team members for content and design ideas
- Maintains an up-to-date electronic archive collection of photographs and videos
- Assists in maintaining various electronic and physical calendars and schedules
- Develops, produces and updates various internal and external forms, manuals, presentations and templates as needed
- Provides functional supervision to graphic artists and co-op students
Duties and Responsibilities Cont’d (if applicable)
Education and Experience
- Diploma in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing or related discipline
- 4 years experience in a similar role
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
- Demonstrated creativity
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience creating various promotional material using different types of media
- Knowledge of different typography and layouts for readability and accessibility (knowledge of AODA requirements)
- Ability to work with others within and external to the division to collaborate on projects
- Demonstrates care in working with others in providing service to clients
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
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Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
Please note, to be considered for a career opportunity at the City of Richmond Hill you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (or the World Health Organization). You may also be required to receive any COVID-19 boosters recommended by public health authorities. The City of Richmond Hill will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code.
