Graphic Designer Job at City of Auburn in Auburn

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE SUNDAY, MARCH 29th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION The City of Auburn is looking to fill our Graphic Designer position in our Administrations Department. This is a regular, full‑time position responsible for graphic design, desktop publishing, delivery of multimedia services, audio‑visual systems support, and support for the City of Auburn and its customers, which includes, but is not limited to, assisting in video production services; coordinating outsourced print services and in‑house print jobs; distributing various materials produced by multimedia services; and leveraging technical and organizational skills to bridge the gap between multimedia services and our customers. In this role you will: Primary contact for graphic design and publication layout for all printed and digital material based on knowledge of layout principles, City standards, and aesthetic design concepts Develop graphics, logos, and illustrations for all multimedia mediums Assist with completing work requests for multimedia services and meet appropriate deadlines Assist with print shop services including mail processing, copier and bindery service, and printing Advise customers of the most efficient methods of reproduction for particular work requests and make recommendations for production improvements and priorities Assist in instructing, documenting, and teaching users how to properly operate and use audio‑visual equipment during council meetings, presentations, training events, and staff off‑site video and photo shoots While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, additional responsibilities may apply. We are looking for candidates who have: Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited design or trade school Three (3) years of work‑related experience that demonstrate the above knowledge, skills, and abilities Or any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential elements and responsibilities listed above Why Choose the City of Auburn? Competitive salary Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans 12 days of paid vacation per year 11 paid holidays per year 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year VEBA (tax‑free health savings account) Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan Deferred Compensation plan options Employee Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program And more! Commitment to Inclusion Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation. To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn Recruitment Process The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process. Selected candidates will undergo a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check before an official job offer is made. Communication from the City of Auburn We primarily communicate via e‑mail during the recruitment process. E‑mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e‑mail folders. Contact Information If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr