Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Full time: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for website maintenance, as well as some evening and weekends required for events.

Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field.  Knowledge of HTML and CSS and experience with design software required. Knowledge of SEO (search engine optimization) and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud products, preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective - The Graphic Web Designer assists in the implementation of all agency promotion, special events and programs/services including: graphic design, website development, social media, marketing, print materials, videos, and web programming.

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Development of all promotional and web design for the agency, including search engine optimization and enhancing areas of the website with SEO-rich content.
2. Build and foster collaborative relationships and contacts with departments, businesses, community organizations, and agencies; responding to department design requests.
3. Manage agency and SLC Public Transit identity and vision in all marketing materials.
4. Design, maintain, and code the look and feel of responsive pages for agency websites and SLC Public Transit considering UX/UI (user experience/user interface) design.
5. Coordinate a system to maintain agency materials and photos for historical/future use.
6. Working with vendors on materials by researching bids and preparing art work to maintain branding guidelines.
7. Provide support for agency events which may include creation of print materials, promotional videos/presentations, etc.
8. Meet established deadlines for assigned projects and proactively inform stakeholders
9. Stay current on UI and UX trends to drive new innovative and creative ideas, Deliver improvements and optimizations to existing features
10. Inspect and evaluate all finished products before they “go live”
11. Assist in the promotion of agency initiatives, including taking photographs or creating videos.
12. Work on contracted jobs, as assigned.

Competencies –

• Knowledge and proficiency in content management systems, CSS, and HTML, Mac OS and MS Windows Applications, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Time Management and the ability to handle several project demands
• Work independently and have excellent attention to detail
• Communication skills and good visual design sense

Supervisory Responsibility – No direct reports however, may provide oversight of assigned trainees or volunteers.

Travel - On occasion for events or trainings and between counties, as assigned.

Work Environment – Professional Office Setting

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds. 

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.            

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.

Wage Range - $19.37-$22.08/Hour, More based on education and experience