City of Edinburg is hiring : Media & Graphics Designer in Edinburg

Media & Graphics Designer

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Media & Graphics Designer to assist with promotion of events, photograph / film events, and create content to update webpages / social media sites as well as promotional materials. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career as a Media & Graphics Designer? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Media & Graphics Designer position earns competitive pay of $ 16.72 / hr . We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today !

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GRAPHICS & MEDIA DESIGNER

As a Graphics & Media Designer, you spend your day assisting the City departments internally with creative development. Your work typically involves providing professional creative and graphic design services to support the City's departments communications and promotional efforts. Maintaining webpages, assisting in social media marketing, editing projects, and creating promotional materials (printed and digital) generally fill up your day. Your job is essential to the city, and you assist the department staff in the operation of television / film production equipment for events, programs, and projects. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include assisting with set-up, breakdown, hosting, and preparing of directional signage for events.

When you aren't out in the city, you generally are back at the library assembling raw footage and transfers or uploads to a computer. You also ensure that the promotional materials are organized, stored, edited, and archived. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, computers, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A GRAPHICS & MEDIA DESIGNER

Required Education : Associate's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field.

Education Preference : Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Educational Substitute : Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Required Work Experience : Three (3) years of experience in graphics design.

Experience Preference : Five (5) years' experience in related field.

Must have strong knowledge of copyright and creative common laws.

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Graphics & Media Designer job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in media production equipment and social media to succeed as our Graphics & Media Designer, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location : 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and / or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

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