Senior Graphic Designer

SALARY DETAILS

$41.41 - $50.81 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Apply Now! The application period will close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Open: 09/24/2024

Close: 10/15/2024

THE DEPARTMENT

LAUSD's Elearning & Design Solutions Branch (EDS) is currently recruiting for a Senior Graphic Designer. This position is B Basis (10 months).

For more information about EDS, please visit:

THE POSITION

The Senior Graphic Designer provides graphic design services for the creation, design, layout, and production of printed and digital materials and publications utilizing a wide variety of commercial art media and techniques to promote District programs, services, goals, and other information.

General supervision is received from the Director of Multimedia & Learning Systems or other designee. Work direction is exercised over Graphic Designers and other personnel performing graphic design functions.

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to physical worksites.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be:

• An expert in graphic design principles, including layout, color theory, typography, and photography.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and emerging design software, such as animation and motion design tools.
• Skilled in both print and digital design, with experience creating content compatible across various devices and platforms.
• Experienced in web design, social media pages, and the development of multimedia assets for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of offering creative and innovative design solutions aligned with project goals, audience, and budget constraints.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate project files and archives.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical design guidance.
• A team leader with the ability to provide training and mentorship to other designers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends and technologies including Generative Artificial intelligence.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and participates in design project startup meetings with stakeholders to evaluate design project requests and proposals and make recommendations.
• Coordinates progress meetings among stakeholders and other staff during multiple phases of design projects.
• Leads and develops concepts for printed and digital publications, exhibits, and various other media.
• Organizes and designs the content of media and makes editorial suggestions to improve and clarify content.
• Produces and develops graphic and multimedia designs and provides technical and creative design solutions and guidance to stakeholders as needed.
• Ensures project designs and deliverables are consistent and compatible across various devices and platforms while utilizing a variety of graphic and multimedia equipment, technologies, software, and cameras to complete graphic design projects.
• Prepares photographs for various print and digital media and/or displays by retouching, sizing, and compositing images.
• Works with external vendors on the development and production of District materials.
• Maintains accurate files and archives of graphics assets and projects.
• Travels to various work sites, venues, or events to meet with various project stakeholders and complete graphic design-related tasks.
• Provides training to District staff as needed.
• Makes recommendations on the purchase of graphic design-related software, hardware, and equipment based on industry standards, trends, and improved business utilization/efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in visual arts, graphic design, web design, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience developing, designing, and producing web or social media pages, and digital and printed media.

SPECIAL:

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to qualify you need to meet the educational requirements. As such, you MUST upload your bachelor's degree (i.e., scan or take a picture of the degree or submit a PDF copy) or official transcripts to your candidate profile, under "attachments." We screen applications based on the minimum requirements and need to verify the educational requirement is met.

• Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

APPLICATION PROCESS

After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), Computerized Assessment, a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well-qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. If you are unable to attend a scheduled assessment date, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Carrera at

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union-related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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