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$21.17/hr - $30.00/hr Salary $21.17 - $30.00 Hourly Location Yorktown, VA Job Type Work-as-Required Job Number 17GDS-2053 Department Office of Economic Development Division ETD - Tourism Development Opening Date 10/24/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description
Performs graphic design and illustration work offering creative design experience, as well as photographic services in support of Economic & Tourism Development and event initiatives. Responsible for the design, layout, and production of high-quality print materials such as brochures, ads, posters, logos, etc. Captures photographic images for use in print and publications as well as the tourism website. Maintains digital library of both photographs and design files. Work is performed under regular supervision. Serves as a graphics design specialist for Tourism Development, and other County departments, as time and workload allow. Supports other marketing efforts, including special events. Assists in the creative design and development of advertising initiatives and other marketing materials on a project-by-project basis; designs, develops, and produces graphics presentations from concept to final production for use in sales, marketing, trade shows, and web applications. Continually captures photographic images of County landscapes, special events, historical sites, seasonal photographs, etc. for a variety of uses to include promotional materials, advertising, and trade shows for the marketing of County Tourism initiatives, and for use in other County publications. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in graphics design, commercial art, visual communications, or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the graphics design field. Requires a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supplemental Information
Thorough knowledge of graphic design and illustration techniques and equipment. Thorough knowledge of personal computers, desktop publishing software, and additionally Adobe Creative Suite to include specific knowledge of Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop and work must be performed on a PC. Thorough knowledge of scanning images, photo retouching and manipulation, graphic composition, color correction, image compression techniques, and ability to create a balanced composition. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of general office machinery and equipment including personal computer equipment, calculator, etc. There is some walking while shooting photographs, or while coordinating and attending functions. There is minimal stooping and bending when putting supplies away, and occasional lifting and carrying of photographic equipment. The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. Skill Assessment
What is your level of experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with Canva?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with photography, including capturing and editing photos for marketing or promotional purposes?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with layout and print design (e.g., brochures, ads, posters, and other print materials)?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with branding and logo design?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
Do you have experience maintaining a digital photo or design file library?
Yes No
Have you designed materials related to tourism, events, or community marketing?
Yes No
What is your level of experience managing multiple design projects and meeting deadlines?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Employer Contact
Employer York County Address 224 Ballard Street P. O. Box 532 Yorktown, Virginia, 23690 Phone 757-890-3687 Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries
Government Administration
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Retrieved from the description. Base pay range
$21.17/hr - $30.00/hr Salary $21.17 - $30.00 Hourly Location Yorktown, VA Job Type Work-as-Required Job Number 17GDS-2053 Department Office of Economic Development Division ETD - Tourism Development Opening Date 10/24/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description
Performs graphic design and illustration work offering creative design experience, as well as photographic services in support of Economic & Tourism Development and event initiatives. Responsible for the design, layout, and production of high-quality print materials such as brochures, ads, posters, logos, etc. Captures photographic images for use in print and publications as well as the tourism website. Maintains digital library of both photographs and design files. Work is performed under regular supervision. Serves as a graphics design specialist for Tourism Development, and other County departments, as time and workload allow. Supports other marketing efforts, including special events. Assists in the creative design and development of advertising initiatives and other marketing materials on a project-by-project basis; designs, develops, and produces graphics presentations from concept to final production for use in sales, marketing, trade shows, and web applications. Continually captures photographic images of County landscapes, special events, historical sites, seasonal photographs, etc. for a variety of uses to include promotional materials, advertising, and trade shows for the marketing of County Tourism initiatives, and for use in other County publications. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in graphics design, commercial art, visual communications, or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the graphics design field. Requires a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supplemental Information
Thorough knowledge of graphic design and illustration techniques and equipment. Thorough knowledge of personal computers, desktop publishing software, and additionally Adobe Creative Suite to include specific knowledge of Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop and work must be performed on a PC. Thorough knowledge of scanning images, photo retouching and manipulation, graphic composition, color correction, image compression techniques, and ability to create a balanced composition. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of general office machinery and equipment including personal computer equipment, calculator, etc. There is some walking while shooting photographs, or while coordinating and attending functions. There is minimal stooping and bending when putting supplies away, and occasional lifting and carrying of photographic equipment. The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. Skill Assessment
What is your level of experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with Canva?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with photography, including capturing and editing photos for marketing or promotional purposes?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with layout and print design (e.g., brochures, ads, posters, and other print materials)?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
What is your level of experience with branding and logo design?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
Do you have experience maintaining a digital photo or design file library?
Yes No
Have you designed materials related to tourism, events, or community marketing?
Yes No
What is your level of experience managing multiple design projects and meeting deadlines?
Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Employer Contact
Employer York County Address 224 Ballard Street P. O. Box 532 Yorktown, Virginia, 23690 Phone 757-890-3687 Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries
Government Administration
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