Senior Graphic Designer

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Celina. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees. High-performing organizations have a set of principles, and core values that are used to implement their goals and objectives. Those values represent what we are deeply passionate about and guide the decisions of the individual employees and the organization. At the City of Celina, we demonstrate our high performance by modeling the Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service and it is expected of all we employ. We offer a competitive benefit package, Twelve (12) paid holidays of which includes birthdays off and one floating holiday. We are committed to work life balance and offer a telecommuting policy that allows for eligible employees to telework one (1) day per week. To further our commitment to work live balance, City of Celina operates a 7:30 - 5:30 schedule Monday - Thursday and Friday 7:30 - 11:30.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for coordinating and maintaining a consistent brand and image for the City of Celina. This position will perform a variety of complex tasks in the creation of graphic design artwork as well as visual messages for the Marketing Department.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) duties may include, but are not limited to the following.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists various City departments with their graphic design needs, including production of flyers, posters, event, program, and identity logos, invitations, brochures, report covers, digital presentations, and social media graphics - all while ensuring consistent use of City's logo and brand.
• Creates and produces a variety of brochures, posters, flyers, and reports, including departmental annual reports.
• Organizes supplemental stock images and may take photos around City for use in design projects.
• Creates and revises complex print and digital communication materials and forms.

• Design graphics for use in all forms of social media posts
• Create customizable templates for multiple purposes, including presentations and business cards
• Write copy for marketing and communication material
• Project manage event details to include sponsorships and payments
• Research and recommend new ideas for strengthening our brand presence
• Attends City events and works evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory;
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to use programs as needed;
• Knowledge of Canva and related design platforms;
• Knowledge of social media and marketing;
• Experience in photography and videography (desired).

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design
• Must have a Texas Class C driver's license;
• Must have reliable transportation.