Graphic Designer

Skill
Skill Level
Required / Preferred
Consultants Experience in Years

Design documents, flyers, infographics, conference programs, social media graphics, and other communication materials
Advanced
Required

Meet with The Office of Early Childhood Education to gain an understanding of their project needs and desired format, including the final publication (i.e., printed hard copy, digital version, epub, etc.).
Advanced
Required

Collaborate with The Office of Early Childhood Education to schedule projects to meet necessary timelines, budget constraints, and overall agency communications plan
Advanced
Required

Set parameters for print production and work with vendors to ensure final production quality
Advanced
Required

Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications
Advanced
Required

Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image
Advanced
Required

Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each project
Advanced
Required

Produce drafts for review by The Office of Early Childhood Education and make revisions based on the feedback received
Advanced
Required

Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and follow agency brand guidelines and style sheets
Advanced
Required

Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Advanced
Required

Microsoft Office
Advanced
Required

A strong portfolio of graphic design projects, including print layouts (i.e., flyers, programs, posters, postcards, reports, advertisements), logos, and illustrations
Advanced
Required

Experience creating print layouts in Microsoft Word to allow for future editing by client
intermediate
Preferred