Senior Graphic Designer (Remote)

Senior Graphic Designer | The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission | United States

JOB

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time award-winning, nationally recognized agency and recipient of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, serving the Maryland region adjacent to the Nation’s Capital.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division (PACE) is seeking a creative and talented Senior Graphic Designer to join our team. The PACE Division focuses on promoting park and recreation programs, encourages participation and involvement, and informs residents of available services through various forms of communication media. The ideal candidate is highly skilled graphic designer, with expertise in creating compelling media content and designs that resonate with diverse audiences. The Senior Graphic Designer reports to the Graphic Design and Visual Media Supervisor within the Graphic Design and Visual Media Unit of Public Affairs and Community Engagement.The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating materials to communicate and market the programs and activities offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. This role will involve producing a variety of marketing collateral, including printed and digital materials (i.e. booklets, flyers, mailers, social media graphics) and presentations to support our brand’s marketing communication, and promotional strategies. The Senior Graphic Designer collaborates with cross-functional teams including communications, marketing, visual media and web to ensure the Department marketing communications is consistent, engaging and on brand.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Design Project Management: Develops and maintains all facets of each assigned design project including working directly with staff to evaluate needs, design development and review, production assuring timeliness and accuracy of all work prior to final approval.Analyzes design objectives, determines project requirements, and develops design concepts.Creates models, samples, or illustrations by means of sketching, drawing, or design software; reviews layouts or proposed designs/models. Ensures desired mediums and effects; uses advanced creativity, vision.Consults with and advises project personnel in the creation and use of print and web graphics and certain multimedia materials to develop strong marketing and public information materials.Estimates production and design costs; and bids print work and other design projects according to departmental guidelines. Determines design specifications in accordance with expenditure and scheduling limitations; considers intangible aspects of design projects and anticipates format and presentation challenges.Checks contractor’s work for adherence to specifications; works with suppliers and printers to establish cost and schedule implications for alternative designs. Is able to prioritize and complete numerous or multiple simultaneous projects with complicated factors.Graphic Design: Develops creative, high quality and accurate design and graphic work for marketing materials that promote enrollment, participation and visibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation, it’s programs and services.Coordinates design requests to support departmental efforts, coordinates and executes layouts and designs of technical documents.Selects mediums and techniques consistent with desired effects and reproduction methods. Uses desktop publishing or web design software, multimedia software, or traditional methods (photography, illustration) to prepare materials for publication or printing.Coordinates final materials with vendors for production and delivery of files, and imports files from other sources. Develops and designs artwork for covers, web pages, websites, manuals, brochures, pamphlets, invitations for events and groundbreakings, advertisements, marketing campaigns, and presentation materials. Develops designs using supplied copy and text; designs and produces illustrative materials such as infographics, charts, graphs, and tables from data.Advise/Lead Staff: Meets with supervisors, coordinators and staff to discuss and evaluate designs of graphic arts, publications; advises in creation and use of graphic arts and multimedia materials. Advises staff of appropriate mediums for desired outputs.Provides design and art guidance to all staff as needed using branding tools including the graphic standards manual and other methods to apply consistent, quality graphics work.Ensures that all work is reviewed, approved and meets time frames for marketing and distribution goals. May supervise intermittent staff. Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to bring innovative ideas to the team.Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Class Specification: Graphic Designer II – 1734May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

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