Graphic Designer II

This position focuses on print and digital design, with an emphasis on supporting the Public Works’ Transportation Planning and Programming Division team of transportation planning professionals to institute plans, programs and projects. This position will advance priorities and projects in line with the City’s Transportation Action Plan, Racial Equity Framework for Transportation, Vision Zero commitment, Complete Streets policy, and mode shift campaign, As You Go MPLS.

1. Uphold the City’s branding guidelines and standards across all media and platforms. Provide quick turnaround of deliverables, working within brand standards, budgets and tight deadlines.
2. Collaborate with project teams to conceptualize and develop creative solutions for a variety of print and digital materials. Create graphics that display transportation project, program and planning materials including concept layout designs, data visualizations, photography and all other visual elements that reflect the City's brand standard and achieve the intended results.
3. Produce print and digital design material for communication to residents & public engagement including mailers, yard signs, informational boards, doorhangers, project factsheets, custom icons, stickers, decals, infographics and maps.
4. Collaborate with project teams to design concept diagrams, cross sections and renderings for transportation projects. 
5. Create new branding and visual identities for projects, programs and initiatives, including wordmarks and design assets. Work with project teams to generate ideas and determine the best visual communication strategy for specific projects.
6. Provide design support to various internal teams with templates and other standardized design materials. Develop new templates for professional reports, presentations, grant applications and other communication needs.
7. Support the division’s efforts to capture the impact of work through a strong photo library; organize and maintain the division’s photo library.
8. Coordinate with subject matter experts, project teams, and print vendor’s production specifications as well as execute in-house printing when needed. Define print parameters, review printer proofs and coordinate necessary approvals before final production.
9. Order and maintain inventory of supplies, materials and services relating to graphics from outside vendors.

Working Conditions: Normal office working environment.

Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

*The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas* 

Minimum Qualifications 
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Mass Communication, Journalism or related field.

Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of experience working as a graphic designer or related experience. This role emphasizes practical experience in graphic design, webpage building, online publishing, and print production.

Desired: Leadership or communication experience.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

A design portfolio uploaded to your application is required. Your attachment must be a PDF consisting of no more than 10 pages. You must attach your design portfolio to your application to be considered.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants maybe required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general/

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one (1) month after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

1. Advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); familiar with HTML/CSS for basic understanding and implementation of web edits.
2. Strong print design skills, including experience with the printing process and the ability to handle print production logistics.
3. Familiarity with web design, including knowledge of HTML/CSS or web basics and experience designing and optimizing web graphics (banners, icons, photos, etc.).
4. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to work in a team environment; Independent and creative thinker who can take initiative and advance new ideas.
5. Proficient in ArcGIS and/or other mapping software such as GeoMaster.
6. Proficient in Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and experience with SketchUp and/or other rendering software including Beyond Typicals, Remix, etc.
7. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple design projects within deadlines and budgets.
8. A good understanding of brand consistency and the ability to work with internal teams to maintain brand guidelines across various media; Comfort with evolving accessibility guidelines and experience creating accessible products per latest ADA guidance.