Rocky View County is seeking a creative, experienced, and highly motivated Intermediate Graphic Designer to join the Communications team to provide a range of design and communications support services targeted at both internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaboration and execution of creative for a diverse range of branding, advertising, public relations, and corporate communications deliverables. A strong working knowledge of and experience in corporate visual communications is essential.

This position calls for a true team player skilled in the ability to match strategic direction with appropriate design results for high-level communications initiatives across all media. Attention to detail combined with a strong working knowledge of design-related applications is essential.

Key Accountabilities:

• Designing solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives.
• Creating strong and compelling design concepts.
• Proliferating the corporate brand in adherence to established guidelines.
• Designing: storyboards; page layouts; prototypes; publications; photo enhancements; advertisements; merchandise; communications collateral; and website material.
• Providing solid quality assurance on creative deliverables.
• Building and maintaining a rapport with the communications team and Rocky View County staff.
• Assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of internal and external communications deliverables to effectively promote the goals, objectives, and accomplishments of key initiatives undertaken throughout the County.
• Assistance with planning and execution of print and new media communications projects.
• Writing and/or editing corporate and advertising copy.
• Liaison with third party suppliers to ensure consistent brand application across all media.
• Maintenance of positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Aptitudes:

• A strong design portfolio with 2+ years education and/or 3+ years progressive design experience.
• Developed and diverse communication skills.
• Manage and prioritize a variety of projects with varying deadlines.
• The ability to articulate creative ideas to various internal and external audiences.
• Thorough knowledge of both the print industry and electronic media.
• A proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail.
• A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A passion for design and an eagerness to collaborate with other creative people.