Graphic Designer

General

The Graphics Specialist (Graphic Designer) reports to the Manager, Creative Services, and is responsible for design layout, production of collaterals for publications on print, and digital communications for San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), Peninsula Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 13, 2025 (1st Cutoff Sunday June 29, 2025 )

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

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  Ensure consistency of brand and visual identity across all materials.
  
  
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  Prepare and finalize artwork for print and digital production across various formats.
  
  
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  Collaborate with internal teams to understand project goals and deliver visually engaging solutions.
  
  
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  Effectively prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
  
  
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  Make production-ready edits to existing designs, including resizing and layout adjustments.
  
  
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  Perform quality control checks to ensure accurate , press-ready files
  
  
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  Scan, manipulate, and correct photographic images used in presentations, publications, multi-media, and public information releases.
  
  
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  Operate single-lens reflex (SLR) camera at various locations capturing traffic, vehicles, and public events.
  
  
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  Oversee the print production process with contracted vendors from upload to delivery.
  
  

Examples of Essential Duties:

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  Prepare electronic and printed timetables for SamTrans, including schedule brochures and Guide-A-Ride materials, as well as Caltrain timetables for onboard and station displays.
  
  
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  Prepare layout brochures, newsletters, reports, flyers, forms and other printed materials with text provided by the editor.
  
  
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  Create sketches, maps, graphs, charts, posters, diagrams, final drawings, and photographs.
  
  
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  Image correction and manipulation , including retouching, color adjustments, and preparing high-resolution imagery for both print and digital formats.
  
  
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  Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect yourself, your fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
  
  
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  Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in graphics art, including experience with HTML and print production processes from concept to delivery, and an understanding of graphic design principles including layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in a Windows/ PC environment preferred
  
• Transportation or Transit experience preferred
  
• Experience managing and meeting multiple tight deadlines independently
  
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• San Mateo County Transit District

• 650-508-6308

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