Position Summary
The Junior Graphic Designer is a member of the Public Affairs team responsible for creating engaging visual content that helps inform and educate Orange County residents. This position supports the development of print and digital materials by transforming election-related information into clear, accessible, and visually appealing communications.
The Junior Graphic Designer reports to the Senior Graphic Designer and does not supervise any employees.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of professional design experience.
- Portfolio demonstrates proficiency in typography hierarchy, color theory, and layout organization.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
- Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively with technical staff, vendors, and the public.
Preferred:
- Experience designing public signage and educational campaign materials.
- Familiarity with ADA/ accessibility requirements for visual communications.
- Experience with WordPress content management and working knowledge of HTML and CSS for basic website updates and digital communications.
Position Functions and Duties
- Design and produce communication materials for print, digital, social media, direct mail, events, and public outreach initiatives.
- Create brochures, flyers, infographics, social media graphics, signage, presentations, advertisements, and other visual materials that support voter education and public information efforts.
- Apply and maintain established brand standards, including typography, color palettes, logos, and visual identity guidelines.
- Collaborate with Public Affairs staff and other departments to develop materials that support agency goals and initiatives.
- Assist in translating complex election information into easy-to-understand visual formats for diverse audiences.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing assignments and adhering to production schedules, project timelines, and established deadlines.
- Prepare files for print and digital production and coordinate with vendors as needed.
- Maintain organized project files, artwork archives, templates, and digital assets.
- Review materials for accuracy, consistency, and quality before publication or distribution.
- Ensure communication materials meet ADA accessibility standards and best practices.
- Support photography, video, and multimedia projects assigned.
- Stay informed about current design trends, software updates, and industry’s best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist with election timeline planning and tracking.
Working Conditions
The majority of the work is done indoors in an air-conditioned setting.
At peak times during elections cycles, this position will require long periods of standing, walking, and lifting.
This position requires full-time hours Monday through Friday, in addition to after-hours workday and weekend work. During election periods, extended workdays and weekend work are frequent, sometimes with little or no advanced notice.
Special Equipment
Must possess working knowledge of office machines, equipment, and tools including, but not limited to multi-line phone systems, computer, laptops, tablets, scanner, imaging systems, printer, facsimile machine, copier, calculator, and company vehicles.
Physical and Mental Demands
Requirements and Frequency
Occasional Demands (1-33%)
Reaching
Bending
Lifting and/or carrying (20 to 30 lbs.)
Pushing
Pulling
Crouching
Driving
Frequent Demands (34-66%)
Grasping
Hand-Eye Coordination
Standing
Twisting
Lifting and/or carrying (up to 20 lbs.)
Walking
Constant Demands (67-100%)
Reading and Comprehending
Bending Focus for Extending Periods
Sitting
Repetitive Wrist Motion
Mental Alertness
Hearing
Visual Acuity
Decision-Making
Oral Communication
DISCLAIMER
This is a general overview of this position. The Orange County Supervisor of Elections reserves the right to change, alter, or void all or any part of this position overview at any time, with or without notice.
AT WILL STATEMENT
Employment at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office is "at-will." The employee or employer may terminate it at any time, with or without cause. It is not guaranteed, contracted, or promised for any length of time. No person other than the Orange County Supervisor of Elections has the authority to alter your employment's at-will status or enter into any employment contract with you. The Orange County Supervisor of Elections reserves the right to change, amend, or revoke pay rates, terms and conditions of your employment, and job offers at any time.
Pay: $32,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to work extended workdays and weekends sometimes with little or no advanced notice?
- Do you have a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in typography hierarchy, color theory, and layout organization?
Education:
Experience:
- Professional Design: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Orlando, FL 32806 (Required)
Work Location: In person
