GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST


Title Description: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Date Posted: 9/27/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Number: 144-24-N
Branch:
Hourly Rate: Starting Rate $22.2524 – Full Rate $27.3473
Union Status: ILA Local 2028

WORK OBJECTIVE:

The Junior Design Specialist will create graphic materials used for a variety of educational, informational, and promotional purposes which includes, but is not limited to schedules, Authority wide wayfinding, various rider and traveler alerts, advertisements, and social media posts. The Junior Design Specialist will work closely with the Senior Design Specialist. This position reports to the Marketing Manager, and work is performed under the daily direction of the Senior Design Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. • Designs and produces graphics for a wide range of material for various business units. • Update and support revision designs for NFTA-Metro schedules. • Supports content generation for external and internal communications, including the website. • Design graphics for social media ads and updates. • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of graphics and digital design; skilled in preparing graphics and other material; ability to work on multiple projects in a demanding environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

College graduate and a minimum of two years full-time experience in commercial art involving the design and layout of graphic art materials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Graphic design skills utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, etc.)

NOTE:

TO APPLY: Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number 144-24-N to: NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Or email to: application_intake@nfta.com

OTHER:

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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