Graphic Design Specialist - City

**PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS**: Pay Range:  514 Hourly Rate:  $32.49 - $49.66 FLSA Status:  Exempt The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy. **APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND** * When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. * Completion of the application questions is required. * Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. * Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. * Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. * Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided. * Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the**:** [**Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks**](https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/hr/documents/hiring-process-and-background-process-information-for-applicants-published-09-24-25.pdf) If you have questions, check out the:  [**Frequently Asked Questions**](https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/hr/documents/08-12-25-final-applicant-q-a.pdf) **TOTAL REWARDS** At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life.  We offer: * Competitive pay * An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement * A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development Explore all the ways we invest in you:[**City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards**](https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/2/hr/documents/benefits/employee-value-proposition-total-rewards-2025.pdf) **JOB SUMMARY** This position is located in the **Administration Division**within the **Public Transportation and Parking Department** and is under the direction of the Communications and Marketing Manager. The Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for overseeing graphic design projects from concept to completion. This includes the development of effective marketing and communication materials to support print and digital marketing efforts across the organization.  An employee in this classification produces work requiring knowledge and skills acquired prior to assuming this position. **Essential job functions may include**: maintaining brand consistency, designing logos, social media graphics, newsletters, brochures, ads, flyers, signage, etc., and preparing files for prepress, print production and for the web.  The employee is also responsible for redesigning and updating internal and external publications; preparing and maintaining a job log; and defining timelines and surveying vendors to get cost estimates and assuring timely delivery.   The work assignments are both general and specific in nature and may be received in verbal and written form. The work is performed primarily independently, under the direction and guidance of a supervisor, with work products subject to regular review. **VETERANS PREFERENCE** Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. **JOB REQUIREMENTS** * Knowledge of graphic production methods, techniques and equipment. * Knowledge of and skill in the operation of multimedia software (Adobe Creative Suite). * Knowledge of printing procedures, photography and illustration. * Skill in creative layout and design in preparation for print production. * Skill in creative problem solving and attention to detail. * Skill in typography. * Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. * Skill in grammar and spelling. * Skill to cut, layout and mock-up printed materials * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines. * Ability to plan, organize and oversee projects to completion. * Ability to supervise and manage projects. **COMPETENCIES** * **One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented)** (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made. * **Service First (Customer Centric)** (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind. * **Respect Always (Leads Through Influence)** (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. * **Own the Outcome (Execution and Results)** (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (13) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing. * **Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement)** (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (5) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; (6) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] learns from mistakes without blaming; (7) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] supports self and other’s development and growth. * **Empathetic Leadership** (1) Fosters a workplace where employees are engaged; (2) seeks to know and learn about, and respects the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) welcomes varied ideas, perspectives, and thoughts when carrying out the work of the organization and making decisions; (4) builds trust through transparency, open communication, feedback, consistency, and humi