Chester County, founded in 1682, is one of Pennsylvania’s original counties, with its administrative headquarters in West Chester. It is governed by a three-m
Graphic Arts Specialist I
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Pennsylvania
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10 days ago
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$0 / year
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Senior
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Graphic Arts Specialist I
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Title: Graphic Arts Specialist I Location: West Chester United States Job Description: Graphic Arts Specialist I Salary $38,470.34 Annually Location Government Services Center - Westtown, PA Job Type Full Time, Non Exempt Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 04136 Department Planning Division Planning Opening Date 06/04/2026 Closing Date Continuous Weekly Hours 35 Shift 8:30am-4:30pm - Description - Benefits - Questions Summary The Graphic Arts Specialist I is responsible for assisting in the design and layout of compelling, clear and concise documents, brochures, posters, signs, maps, presentations, web page layout, etc. for the Chester County Planning Commission (CPCC), County Commissioners and, by special request, other county departments using various desktop publishing computer programs and/or photographic elements. Essential Duties Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities: - Design, layout, and produce a variety of materials for digital and print platforms, including, but not limited to, infographics, brochures, charts and diagrams, reports, web images, and PowerPoint presentations. - Develop and incorporate graphics into reports and other print and digital publications with an emphasis on responsiveness, timeliness, and accuracy. - Stay up-to-date with the latest visual communications/graphic design trends. - Work closely with planners to understand needs and wants for products. - Follow visual branding/standards as needed. - Perform photo shoots of planning topics, meetings, and public events. - Design web pages for CCPC websites. - Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications / Requirements: - Associate's degree in Graphics Arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Strong design skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Accurate and detail-oriented. - Ability to accept constructive criticism. - Ability to work as part of a team. - A valid driver's license is required. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphics Arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Design ability for various target audiences. - Ability to conceptualize and design products based on verbal/abstract client direction. - Ability to coordinate with printing services. - Photography experience and skills. - Strong proofreading skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Strong ability to plan, organize and coordinate work. - Strong ability to think strategically. - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. - Ability to conceptualize and design products based on verbal/abstract client direction. - Strong time management and organizational skills. - Ability to adapt to diverse requests and quickly changing requirements. - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: - Experience and skill in the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge). - Experience and skill in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Basic Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar). The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our Benefits here. 01 Do you have an associate's degree in Graphics Arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience? - Yes - No 02 Do you have a current and valid driver's license? - Yes - No Required Question
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