Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Graphic Artist II/III
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary :
$108,035.20 - $167,627.20 Annually Location :
San Francisco, CA Job Type:
Regular/Full-Time Job Number:
25-060 Section:
Legislation & Public Affairs Section Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Max Number of Applicants:
75
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025, AT 11:59 PM
HOWEVER, THIS JOB POSTING MAY CLOSE EARLIER IF WE RECEIVE 75 APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE 10/12/25 CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged. Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!
ABOUT MTC The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and its nearly eight million residents. From building better transportation systems, addressing the affordable housing shortage, to increasing climate resiliency - MTC touches it all, envisioning a Bay Area that is connected, equitable and sustainable. MTC is also the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit . ABOUT THE TEAM
As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Legislation & Public Affairs (LPA) section, our Graphic Artists design and produce a wide range of digital and print publications, provide screen-ready files for agency websites and social media channels, and help manage and edit website content. LPA is responsible for government relations, public engagement, and strategic communications for MTC and ABAG. This includes public outreach, press engagement, and intergovernmental relations - ensuring the agencies' decision-making is informed by the Bay Area public and that MTC-ABAG's policy positions are effectively communicated and supported across all levels of government and the public.
Products created in the MTC Graphics shop include reports, presentations, charts, graphs, covers, templates (agency forms and stationery, PowerPoint presentations, etc.), maps, logos, newsletters, flyers, brochures, signs, posters and various meeting displays as well as designs for T-shirts, tote bags and the like. Our Graphic Artists also help ensure materials on agency websites are accessible to those using screen readers or other assistive technologies, and help ensure proper use of logos, fonts and other styles used by MTC and affiliated agencies. In service to the public, the Graphics shop's 'clients' may include colleagues throughout the agency as well as MTC's many partner agencies.
This position will be filled at either the Graphic Artist II or Graphic Artist III level depending on years of experience and qualifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with staff across the agency and up and down the organization on tight deadlines to develop and finalize PowerPoint presentations for a range of audiences; Design invitations, banners, project and event signage; Develop logos for new projects; Develop the design and layout official agency reports, ranging from technical financial reports to glossy brochures for Members of Congress. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of graphic design principles, digital tools and production technologies; and demonstrated skills in illustration, typography, color theory, digital file color management and manipulation, and website content management. Ability to generate exciting, engaging design ideas, and communicate ideas for both digital and print media clearly and concisely. Ability to prepare, produce, design, modify and deliver high-quality graphic artwork while meeting tight deadlines and project milestones. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Proficiency in Extensis Portfolio or other digital asset management system for archiving, cataloguing, searching and retrieval of photos, and Illustrator, InDesign and PDF files. Proficiency in Portfolio NetPublish preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Graphic Artist II:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional communications experience related to assignment area. Graphic Artist III:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional communications experience related to assignment area.
Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art or Multi-media preferred.
Experience : Minimum two years of experience with current software and other tools used by graphic artists, designers and illustrators.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
DISABILITY The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact Applicant Support at
(855) 524-5627 , available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES OF MTC:
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contributes a portion of gross salary on a pre-tax basis.
MTC is subject to California Pension Reform and as of January 1, 2013 will offer two pension plans. The plan employee will receive will be based on the individual's historical pension plan membership. HR will discuss this directly with all final candidates.
Health Benefits Insurance through the Public Employees' Retirement System (premiums are shared between agency and employee). Agency-paid Dental Insurance (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC). Agency-paid Vision Care Insurance, employees only (dependent coverage is paid in full by employee). Agency-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance. Eleven paid holidays per year. One day per month paid vacation leave; for each year of service, an additional day per year is granted to a maximum of 25 days per year. One day per month paid sick leave, with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.) Personal Business leave; up to three (3) days per year depending upon date of hire. Monthly Transit/Parking Subsidy. Alternative employee-paid payroll savings plans (tax-deferred compensation plans). Two voluntary employee-paid pre-tax dependent care and flexible spending accounts available for employees to participate in. Voluntary Supplemental life insurance.
01
Briefly describe how your previous experience and education qualifies you for this position. (Please refer to Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the job description when answering this question.) **250-word maximum. 02
Why do you want to work at MTC? 03
Describe your strengths in graphic design. What are you best at? 04
What type of graphic design do you most enjoy and want to do more of? 05
Tell us about a graphics project you worked on within the last two years that you are very proud of. Describe your creative process and why you consider it a successful project. Required Question
$108,035.20 - $167,627.20 Annually Location :
San Francisco, CA Job Type:
Regular/Full-Time Job Number:
25-060 Section:
Legislation & Public Affairs Section Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Max Number of Applicants:
75
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025, AT 11:59 PM
HOWEVER, THIS JOB POSTING MAY CLOSE EARLIER IF WE RECEIVE 75 APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE 10/12/25 CLOSING DATE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged. Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!
ABOUT MTC The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and its nearly eight million residents. From building better transportation systems, addressing the affordable housing shortage, to increasing climate resiliency - MTC touches it all, envisioning a Bay Area that is connected, equitable and sustainable. MTC is also the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit . ABOUT THE TEAM
As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Legislation & Public Affairs (LPA) section, our Graphic Artists design and produce a wide range of digital and print publications, provide screen-ready files for agency websites and social media channels, and help manage and edit website content. LPA is responsible for government relations, public engagement, and strategic communications for MTC and ABAG. This includes public outreach, press engagement, and intergovernmental relations - ensuring the agencies' decision-making is informed by the Bay Area public and that MTC-ABAG's policy positions are effectively communicated and supported across all levels of government and the public.
Products created in the MTC Graphics shop include reports, presentations, charts, graphs, covers, templates (agency forms and stationery, PowerPoint presentations, etc.), maps, logos, newsletters, flyers, brochures, signs, posters and various meeting displays as well as designs for T-shirts, tote bags and the like. Our Graphic Artists also help ensure materials on agency websites are accessible to those using screen readers or other assistive technologies, and help ensure proper use of logos, fonts and other styles used by MTC and affiliated agencies. In service to the public, the Graphics shop's 'clients' may include colleagues throughout the agency as well as MTC's many partner agencies.
This position will be filled at either the Graphic Artist II or Graphic Artist III level depending on years of experience and qualifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with staff across the agency and up and down the organization on tight deadlines to develop and finalize PowerPoint presentations for a range of audiences; Design invitations, banners, project and event signage; Develop logos for new projects; Develop the design and layout official agency reports, ranging from technical financial reports to glossy brochures for Members of Congress. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of graphic design principles, digital tools and production technologies; and demonstrated skills in illustration, typography, color theory, digital file color management and manipulation, and website content management. Ability to generate exciting, engaging design ideas, and communicate ideas for both digital and print media clearly and concisely. Ability to prepare, produce, design, modify and deliver high-quality graphic artwork while meeting tight deadlines and project milestones. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Proficiency in Extensis Portfolio or other digital asset management system for archiving, cataloguing, searching and retrieval of photos, and Illustrator, InDesign and PDF files. Proficiency in Portfolio NetPublish preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Graphic Artist II:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional communications experience related to assignment area. Graphic Artist III:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional communications experience related to assignment area.
Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art or Multi-media preferred.
Experience : Minimum two years of experience with current software and other tools used by graphic artists, designers and illustrators.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
DISABILITY The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact Applicant Support at
(855) 524-5627 , available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES OF MTC:
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contributes a portion of gross salary on a pre-tax basis.
MTC is subject to California Pension Reform and as of January 1, 2013 will offer two pension plans. The plan employee will receive will be based on the individual's historical pension plan membership. HR will discuss this directly with all final candidates.
Health Benefits Insurance through the Public Employees' Retirement System (premiums are shared between agency and employee). Agency-paid Dental Insurance (dependent coverage shared by the employee and MTC). Agency-paid Vision Care Insurance, employees only (dependent coverage is paid in full by employee). Agency-paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance. Eleven paid holidays per year. One day per month paid vacation leave; for each year of service, an additional day per year is granted to a maximum of 25 days per year. One day per month paid sick leave, with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.) Personal Business leave; up to three (3) days per year depending upon date of hire. Monthly Transit/Parking Subsidy. Alternative employee-paid payroll savings plans (tax-deferred compensation plans). Two voluntary employee-paid pre-tax dependent care and flexible spending accounts available for employees to participate in. Voluntary Supplemental life insurance.
01
Briefly describe how your previous experience and education qualifies you for this position. (Please refer to Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the job description when answering this question.) **250-word maximum. 02
Why do you want to work at MTC? 03
Describe your strengths in graphic design. What are you best at? 04
What type of graphic design do you most enjoy and want to do more of? 05
Tell us about a graphics project you worked on within the last two years that you are very proud of. Describe your creative process and why you consider it a successful project. Required Question