Overview
Part-time Graphic Design Assistant/Communications Jobs in Athens, USA at Gwinnett County
Position: Part-time Graphic Design Assistant / Communications
Part‑time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.
Job Description
This part‑time Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating branded prints and digital design materials. The position will involve collaboration with a team of senior graphic designers, web designers, video producers, and public relations and marketing professionals to ensure understanding and execution of design needs and requirements. The ideal candidate is an exceptionally creative communicator with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, good observation skills, keen attention to detail, proven problem‑solving ability, flexibility, open‑mindedness, willingness to adapt to changing priorities, and ability to manage multiple demands while enjoying learning and continually seeking new ways to grow personally and professionally.
Essential
Duties
- Use and stay up to date on Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Receive art direction and feedback on design projects and photography and make edits accordingly
- Maintain brand identity and consistent visual messaging across all communications and marketing channels, including digital and print
- Use County‑provided project management programs to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet the demands of clients, managers, and peers
- Use images, text, and color to transform statistical data into visual graphics such as charts, graphs, diagrams, and infographics
- Manage procurement, organization, and storage of files, including photos, logos, graphic design files, and other brand assets
- Consult and communicate regularly with print vendors, prepare artwork for press, and provide specifications to ensure proper execution of print jobs
- Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Pitch new design ideas that further the organization’s branding efforts
- Shoot and edit photos to meet brand standards (training will be provided)
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level
Public Speaking Duties
- Explain job duties to youth and adults during outreach programming (2–3 times per year)
Other
Job Requirements /Information
- This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays
Hourly Rate
- The hourly rate is $23.00 an hour
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in graphic design, art, branding, marketing, or communications AND
- One year of graphic design, fine art, branding, art direction, or related experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered
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Title: Part-time Graphic Design Assistant/Communications
Company: Gwinnett County
Location: Athens, USA
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