Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in graphic design, visual communication or substantially similar discipline from an accredited college or university; OR Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and have a minimum of 30 credit hours of class instruction in graphic design, visual communication or a substantially similar discipline at an accredited college or university. You are required to upload a transcript with your online application.
- Must be a current Cook County resident.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:
Submit an online application and upload a pdf file or url to online portfolio site showing relevant design work. Submissions can be class assignments or professional design work.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Knowledge of typography, color usage and visual hierarchy. This knowledge should be demonstrated on submitted design projects.
- Ability to follow branding guidelines when designing collateral.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, for up to 24 hours per week.
- Ability to travel to work assignments throughout Cook County via own means of transportation.
- Ability to proofread and copy/edit as needed.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of District information.
- Ability to initiate and follow through with projects under a tight deadline structure.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.