GRAPHIC ARTS & REPRO SUPERVISOR
City of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
GRAPHIC ARTS & REPRO SUPERVISOR
Number of Positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $83,052.00 per year
Application deadline: 11:59pm CDT on 3/26/2026
Location: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL
Shift: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
This position is in the Career Service.
Responsibilities
Lead the graphic design team and the library's in-house print unit.
Review incoming design and print requests, meet with staff to clarify needs and set priorities.
Oversee projects including flyers, posters, brochures, signage, digital graphics and campaign materials.
Serve as lead designer on major marketing efforts and guide projects from concept through final production.
Supervise and support graphic designers and print staff, assign work, provide feedback, approve final files and ensure all materials meet library and City standards before printing or distribution.
Oversee daily print operations, including scheduling jobs, managing equipment, monitoring inventory and supplies, and ensuring quality control.
Coordinate photographers for special events and maintain organized archives of design files and printed materials.
Manage the division's budget and stay current on design tools, printing technology and industry trends to keep the team efficient and up to date.
Provide hands‑on leadership that blends creative direction, print production oversight and team management.
Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Nine (9) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
Selection Criteria This position requires an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected.
Application Evaluation Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2‑74‑020 and 2‑74‑075. These ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans, residents of socio‑economically disadvantaged areas, or Chicago Public School graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. Positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement will first consider bidders before external candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer.
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Starting Salary: $83,052.00 per year
Application deadline: 11:59pm CDT on 3/26/2026
Location: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL
Shift: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm
This position is in the Career Service.
Responsibilities
Lead the graphic design team and the library's in-house print unit.
Review incoming design and print requests, meet with staff to clarify needs and set priorities.
Oversee projects including flyers, posters, brochures, signage, digital graphics and campaign materials.
Serve as lead designer on major marketing efforts and guide projects from concept through final production.
Supervise and support graphic designers and print staff, assign work, provide feedback, approve final files and ensure all materials meet library and City standards before printing or distribution.
Oversee daily print operations, including scheduling jobs, managing equipment, monitoring inventory and supplies, and ensuring quality control.
Coordinate photographers for special events and maintain organized archives of design files and printed materials.
Manage the division's budget and stay current on design tools, printing technology and industry trends to keep the team efficient and up to date.
Provide hands‑on leadership that blends creative direction, print production oversight and team management.
Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Nine (9) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role, or
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
Selection Criteria This position requires an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected.
Application Evaluation Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
Commitment to Diversity To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2‑74‑020 and 2‑74‑075. These ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans, residents of socio‑economically disadvantaged areas, or Chicago Public School graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. Positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement will first consider bidders before external candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer.
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