Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time award-winning, nationally recognized agency and recipient of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, serving the Maryland region adjacent to the Nation's Capital.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County's Public Affairs and Community Engagement Division (PACE) is seeking a creative and talented Senior Graphic Designer to join our team. The PACE Division focuses on promoting park and recreation programs, encourages participation and involvement, and informs residents of available services through various forms of communication media. The ideal candidate is highly skilled graphic designer, with expertise in creating compelling media content and designs that resonate with diverse audiences. The Senior Graphic Designer reports to the Graphic Design and Visual Media Supervisor within the Graphic Design and Visual Media Unit of Public Affairs and Community Engagement.
The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating materials to communicate and market the programs and activities offered by the Department of Parks and Recreation. This role will involve producing a variety of marketing collateral, including printed and digital materials (i.e. booklets, flyers, mailers, social media graphics) and presentations to support our brand's marketing communication, and promotional strategies. The Senior Graphic Designer collaborates with cross-functional teams including communications, marketing, visual media and web to ensure the Department marketing communications is consistent, engaging and on brand.
Examples of Important Duties
Design Project Management:- Develops and maintains all facets of each assigned design project including working directly with staff to evaluate needs, design development and review, production assuring timeliness and accuracy of all work prior to final approval.
- Analyzes design objectives, determines project requirements, and develops design concepts.
- Creates models, samples, or illustrations by means of sketching, drawing, or design software; reviews layouts or proposed designs/models.
- Ensures desired mediums and effects; uses advanced creativity, vision.
- Consults with and advises project personnel in the creation and use of print and web graphics and certain multimedia materials to develop strong marketing and public information materials.
- Estimates production and design costs; and bids print work and other design projects according to departmental guidelines.
- Determines design specifications in accordance with expenditure and scheduling limitations; considers intangible aspects of design projects and anticipates format and presentation challenges.
- Checks contractor's work for adherence to specifications; works with suppliers and printers to establish cost and schedule implications for alternative designs.
- Is able to prioritize and complete numerous or multiple simultaneous projects with complicated factors.
Graphic Design: - Develops creative, high quality and accurate design and graphic work for marketing materials that promote enrollment, participation and visibility of the Department of Parks and Recreation, it's programs and services.
- Coordinates design requests to support departmental efforts, coordinates and executes layouts and designs of technical documents.
- Selects mediums and techniques consistent with desired effects and reproduction methods. Uses desktop publishing or web design software, multimedia software, or traditional methods (photography, illustration) to prepare materials for publication or printing.
- Coordinates final materials with vendors for production and delivery of files, and imports files from other sources.
- Develops and designs artwork for covers, web pages, websites, manuals, brochures, pamphlets, invitations for events and groundbreakings, advertisements, marketing campaigns, and presentation materials.
- Develops designs using supplied copy and text; designs and produces illustrative materials such as infographics, charts, graphs, and tables from data.
Advise/Lead Staff: - Meets with supervisors, coordinators and staff to discuss and evaluate designs of graphic arts, publications; advises in creation and use of graphic arts and multimedia materials.
- Advises staff of appropriate mediums for desired outputs.
- Provides design and art guidance to all staff as needed using branding tools including the graphic standards manual and other methods to apply consistent, quality graphics work.
- Ensures that all work is reviewed, approved and meets time frames for marketing and distribution goals.
- May supervise intermittent staff.
Trend Monitoring:
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to bring innovative ideas to the team.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Graphics, Studio, Commercial Art or any related field.Two (2) years of progressively responsible graphic design experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.Pass Commission medical examination.Preferred Qualifications:- Excellent graphic design skills.
- Experience with working in a team setting.
- Experience working in a high volume, fast turn-around environment.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Experience in marketing and communications field.
- Experience with ASANA, Box and Photoshelter. Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing best practices.
Soft Skills: - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well within a team and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, creativity, and a keen eye for aesthetics.
Supplemental Information
Class Specification: Graphic Designer II - 1734
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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