Salary: $67,641.60 – $87,318.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular – Full time
Job Number: 23244409WG
Department: County Communications Office
Division: County Communications Office
Opening Date: 09/14/2023
Closing Date: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego has a current opening for a Multimedia Designer to provide strategic communications and guidance on a wide variety of digital communications and services to inform and engage the public and employees.
Are you a creative and innovative digital designer with a passion for exceptional user experience? We are looking for someone to join our award-winning County Communications team as a Multimedia Designer with a focus on web and graphics.
This position will support the design, content and maintenance of multiple websites and digital platforms including the County’s news and information site and intranet site. It will also support external and internal communications, outreach and engagement projects aligned with the County’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan. The candidate will also work with departments and contractors to provide consultation following the County’s style, branding and digital standards. This person must understand design principles and analytics and be familiar with a variety of design software. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, solution-oriented and a good communicator. We are also looking for someone who stays on top of trends and best practices in design and visual communications to find new ways to reach diverse audiences with an emphasis on access, belonging and inclusivity. In addition, this position will provide support during a disaster, working in the Emergency Operations Center to provide critical information to the public on various platforms.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be creative and versatile, with experience in a variety of digital communications including websites, graphic sites, and email. Additional skills in photography, animation, video and audio a plus. The candidate will have enthusiasm for providing residents and colleagues an excellent customer experience and be committed to continuously developing new and innovative ways to produce content to inform the public. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment among multiple projects with people throughout the organization to execute production demands efficiently. Excellent computer and presentation skills are also desired, as well as the ability to train others.
The ideal candidate’s skills will include advanced skills with the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with website design and configuration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of user experience and design principles including fundamentals of page layout, typography, and digital accessibility.
- Ability to work with and learn a variety of publishing platforms which may include Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), SharePoint, WordPress, Squarespace or other content management systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with Adobe Creative Cloud which includes the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, XD, Spark and Acrobat Pro.
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience of languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript a plus.
- Experience creating online newsletters, as well as digital and print graphics.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of web analytics.
- Testing and reviewing websites or apps for functionality and design (familiar with User Acceptance Testing/UAT process and reporting).
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with social media tools and platforms (demonstrates support, understanding brand guidelines, widgets with APIs).
- Familiar with design thinking methodology or human-centered approaches (focuses on the customer’s needs, supports community engagement and equity).
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in October 2023. (Current County employees may be exempt from the background process.)
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in graphic design, web design, multimedia design, visual communications or a closely related field AND three (3) years of recent full-time, professional experience in one or more of the areas listed: web design, graphic arts and digital video editing.
Note: Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the past five (5) years. Education and or work experience in web design, graphic arts, digital video editing and/or related work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
ATTACHMENTS
Please attach a portfolio, resume reel, and/or work sample(s) related to your multimedia experience to your application. An attached document with hyperlinks to your work (YouTube, Vimeo, other websites, etc.) will be accepted.
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Please submit only the documents required. If your documents are already on file, you do not need to resubmit.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 – 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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*Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, read the job summary and requirements.*If you do NOT meet these requirements please DO NOT APPLY.*Answer the following questions thoroughly and completely, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.*Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.*Please do NOT use “See Resume” as it is not an acceptable answer.*Do you understand these instructions?
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Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in graphic design, web design, multimedia design, visual communications, or a closely related field?Note: Please attach a copy or picture of your diploma, transcripts, completion letter and/or foreign studies equivalency report at the ATTACHMENTS section of this application.
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Do you possess three (3) years of recent full-time, professional experience in one or more of the areas listed: web design, graphic arts and digital video editing?NOTE: Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the past five (5) years.
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If you do not possess a bachelor’s degree, additional qualifying work experience in web design, graphic arts, digital video editing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Are you using additional qualifying work experience to substitute for the education requirement in the minimum qualifications?
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Please attach a portfolio, resume reel, and/or work sample(s) related to your multimedia experience to your application. An attached document with hyperlinks to your work (YouTube, Vimeo, other websites, etc.) will be accepted. Did you attach this information?
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Please describe your recent experience with graphic arts and web design/production and include the following information:(1) Duties performed managing external and internal websites(2) List the software tools you have experience with and used on a regular basis.If you do not have this experience, please indicate “N/A”.
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Please describe your experience in multimedia design/visual communications and include the duties performed editing and managing digital images and videos.If you do not have this experience, please indicate “N/A”.
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Please describe how you stay current and innovative with the ever changing of the visual communications field.If you do not have this experience, please indicate “N/A”.
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