Job

Colorado Department of Transportation

Arts Professional II / Graphic Designer

Type of work: Freelance
Location: Denver
Company URL: http://www.coloradodot.info
Date Posted: September 1st, 2010
Description:

Please see attached link for job description.

http://www.jobaps.com/CDOT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=100827&R2=H3U4XX&R3=01

This position is a member of the Public Relations Office, a dynamic team of dedicated public relation professionals, who provide communications support for CDOT’s programs and projects across the state. Duties include but are not limited to:

Designs and prepares digital and print publications and other products
Assists in the design and construction of internal and external web graphics including but not limited to banners, rotating ads, features and Web page elements
Prepares and uploads all publications for download from Web site
Assists with updating electronic communications and social media as appropriateAdvises project management on the best courses of action for communicating CDOT’s message
Manages project budgets
Negotiates with vendors
Obtains and develops project print/fabrication specifications, tracks multiple projects in various states of production
Communicates with staff pricing and production schedules
Compiles and distributes project estimates and schedules
Develops and maintains brand guidelines to improve CDOT brand integrity and incorporates and implements branding guidelines into design from concept to production and delivery
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers (internal and external)
Other duties as assigned

How to apply:

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online in JobAps using the link below)
Detailed, chronological resume (please attach in the "Other" tab of your online application or you may email to CDOT.Recruit@dot.state.co.us)
Cover Letter (please attach in the "Other" tab of your online application or you may email to CDOT.Recruit@dot.state.co.us)
A legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or NACES credential evaluation report showing your degree has been conferred (if applicable). If your degree is in a related area please describe how the degree prepares you to perform the responsibilities of this job.
Please Note: Uploaded files within your online application cannot exceed 1 MB in size. Files larger than 1 MB cannot be opened or viewed once submitted, so cannot be reviewed for consideration for this position.

Requirements for the resume: Please upload your resume as an attachment in the "Other" tab within your online application or you may email to CDOT.Recruit@dot.state.co.us. Please label all pages with your full name. The resume limit is 2 pages with at least 11-point font and 1/2 inch margins. Your resume should contain the following information:

Education and Training
Task force or committees you have served on
Work Experience should be listed in reverse chronological order, beginning with your most recent experience, and must include:
Beginning and ending dates of assignments
Official class title/working title including specialty area or unit
The name of the organization or company
A brief description of your job duties
Requirements for the cover letter: Please upload your cover letter as an attachment in the "Other" tab within your online application or you may email to CDOT.Recruit@dot.state.co.us. Please label all pages with your full name. The cover letter limit is 2 pages with at least 11-point font and 1/2 inch margins. The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing your experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position’s requirements and major duties as described in the announcement.

Only complete applications will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit transcripts by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date.

If you have any questions, please call:
Joe Czajka at (303)757-9150