Illustrator and Art Designer (5320) - SFO - PEX

$97,344 - $118,326/Yr

City & County of San Francisco (CA) - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

Under general supervision, the Illustrator and Art Designer performs complex illustrator and graphic design work, including but limited to preparation of reports, flyers, brochures, graphs, charts, infographics, ads, maps, signage, banners, event collateral, large format displays, announcements, and web and social media graphics. As a team member of SFO, you will embrace SFO's core values and SFO's Racial Equity Action Plan.

Responsibilities

• Create original digital and print graphics and illustration projects that adhere to the SFO brand standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders to discuss their graphic and illustrator needs, develop concepts, and acquire approval of final designs.
• Prepare and package final design files for printing or web use.
• Select print materials, coordinate print production, conduct press checks and approve final prints for quality.
• Capture and edit photographic images to incorporate into design layouts.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 5320 Illustrator & Art Designer.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in graphic design or commercial art, which must include journey-level experience using a desktop publishing (DPT) platform (Mac or PC) with associated scanners, printers, and software.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license (CA driver's license must be obtained prior to appointment).

Nice-to-haves

• A broad array of creative design experience in both print and web with excellent design sensibility, strong use of typography, composition, and color.
• Extensive mapping and photography experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.