PSA Graphic Designer I (Marketing)

Position Overview

Responsible for developing, preparing, producing and coordinating graphic art for METRO within the organization’s graphic standards and management’s direction. Responsible for producing printed and digital information to explain and promote METRO services and programs. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Compensation:$26.11 hr - $34.23 hr

Key Responsibilities

• Temporary PSA job assignment not to exceed six (6) months or $25,000 in total hourly wages during the period.
• Creates, designs, illustrates, and prepares print materials for electronic output and/or production.
• Employs color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques to design engaging and educational projects based on audience and collateral needs.
• Resizes and handles production work on existing design work to build out campaign collateral.
• Consults with internal and external clients about print projects and produces materials to the clients' satisfaction.
• Works in conjunction with members of the Marketing team and organizes print projects through printing and distribution processes.
• Conducts own press checks and coordinates projects with METRO's internal and external print shops.
• Handles routine projects on a quick turnaround basis and adheres strictly to established deadlines.
• Researches projects and collects necessary materials to complete them while maintaining thorough files and records of past projects.
• Designs logos, develops signs and environmental graphics, and creates promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures.
• Develops layout and production designs for magazines, newspapers, journals, corporate reports, and other publications.
• Performs research on competitors and market trends.
• Promotes safety awareness and adheres to safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents, applying SMS methods and supporting the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Graphics Arts or a related field is required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience producing printed marketing materials using an Apple Macintosh computer and industry standard graphic design software.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
• Ability to take administrative and artistic direction, work independently and collaboratively, and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project coordination experience.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas enforces a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. All applicants and employees will be required to undergo drug testing before and during employment, especially those performing safety-sensitive functions as mandated by DOT and FTA requirements. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.