Graphic Designer

Salary: $21.00 Hourly
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-03163
Department: Department of Communications
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 6/5/:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Class Summary
This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.
Job Description
This part-time Graphic Designer will create branded print and digital design materials; and maintain brand identity and consistent visual messaging across digital/print communication and marketing channels. The incumbent will shoot and edit photos to meet brand standards (training will be provided). This position will collaborate with a team of senior graphic designers, web designers, video producers, public relations professionals, and marketing professionals. The ideal candidate is an exceptionally creative communicator who has excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, good observation skills, keen attention to detail, and proven problem-solving ability; is flexible, open-minded, willing to adapt to changing priorities, and able to manage multiple demands; and enjoys learning and continually seeking new ways to grow personally and professionally.

Essential Duties

• Receives art direction and feedback on design projects and photography and makes edits accordingly
• Uses County-provided project management program to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet the demands of clients, managers, and peers
• Uses images, text, and color to transform statistical data into visual graphics such as charts, graphs, diagrams, and infographics
• Manages procurement, organization, and storage of files, including photos, logos, graphic design files, and other brand assets
• Consults and communicates regularly with print vendors, prepares artwork for press, and provides specifications to ensure proper execution of print jobs
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Pitches new design ideas that further the organization's branding efforts
• Uses and stays up to date on Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Public Speaking Duties

• Explains job duties to youth and adults during outreach programming - (2-3 times per year)

Hourly rate
$21.00/hr
Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in graphic design, art, branding, marketing, or communications AND
• One year of graphic design, fine art, branding, graphic design, art direction, or related experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too.), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer.

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives.

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at or . This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use .
This position does not have benefits.
01

Have you completed a degree in graphic design, art, branding, marketing, communications, or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

How many years of graphic design, fine art, branding, marketing, or art direction experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

03

Describe your graphic design, fine art, branding, marketing or art direction experience. If none, type N/A.
04

Are you experienced in digital photography? If yes, please include samples in your portfolio. If no, please respond N/A.
05

Please provide a link to your online design portfolio in response to this question. If you do not have an online portfolio, please upload your five best design samples to this application.
06

Do you have project management experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Describe any project management tools you have used in the past. If none, please respond N/A.
08

How would you describe your Adobe Creative Suite experience?

• no experience
• beginner
• intermediate
• advanced

Required Question