Graphic Artist #2203-207700-03

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

• Create all visual aspects of marketing materials including logos, infographics, and icons
• Work includes creating/updating graphic files for transit schedules, maps, and transit eye-level displays
• Conceptualize and develop creative ideas bringing them to life through the art of storytelling
• Maintain CATS’ brand and ensure all creative is in line with guidelines and standards
• Prepares design files and technical specifications for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Investigate and suggest alternative solutions when presented with creative requests that are not in line with CATS’ branding, goals, and vision
• Direct, film, and edit video projects
• Photography experience a plus
• Performs related duties as required

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of design principals and tools
• Must have a keen eye for and love of typography, negative space, visual balance, and color harmony
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and manage projects from different teams with diverse working styles and expectations
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects)
• Excellent oral and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college/university with major coursework in graphic design, fine arts, or related field or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of professional graphic design experience in an agency or in-house environment with a strong portfolio that includes both print and digital media

• High school diploma, or GED 
• one to two years of relevant experience with a strong portfolio

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.