Job Description

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, August 4, 2023
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Friday, August 11, 2023.
Compensation Range:
Recruitment ID: RTF0138356-01131358

(Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Franciscos biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the About Us section of our website at to learn more about the departments core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Illustrator and Art Designer (5320) within our Communications and Public Affairs Division.

Communications and Public Affairs
The communications and public affairs team keeps the public and our staff informed of the departments services, projects and programs through print and broadcast media, social media, podcasts, videos, websites, community meetings and other platforms. The team oversees press relations; manages internal communications, external communications, and government relations; produces award-winning digital journals, videos and podcasts; briefs elected officials; provides construction outreach services; and troubleshoots constituent concerns. The team also organizes special events to celebrate project milestones and staff achievements.

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX), Category 17. This position is limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.



Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Communications, as an Illustrator and Art Designer, you will create visual content for a variety of communications platforms, including, but not limited to websites, brochures, signage, newsletters, reports, digital displays, videos, infographics, photographs, annual reports, and PowerPoint presentations..

Important and Essential Duties:
As an Illustrator and Art Designer, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Utilizing various manual and digital tools to create compelling, accessible and culturally diverse visual content, such as graphics, diagrams, illustrations, videos, motion graphics, photographs, and iconography.
• Consulting with the department's creative team members and project leads, developing design concepts, creating mockups, revising concepts upon request, finalizing concepts and working with the Citys Repro Services division and outside vendors to print the creative materials.
• Collaborating with the department's creative team and outside vendors to ensure the collateral is produced as envisioned and on brand, considering such factors as color, size, font, paper quality and cross-platform compatibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Commercial Art, Illustration or related field;

AND

Experience:
Four (4) years of professional, journey-level experience in graphic design or commercial art. This experience must include journey-level experience using computer-based desktop publishing (DTP) platform (Mac or PC) with associated scanners, printers, and software.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience in website design, mobile design, wireframes, infographics, and social media graphics.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery.
• Exceptionally organized and pays attention to detail.
• Competency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office and familiarity with other graphic design and video editing software.
• Strong storytelling skills through technical and creative illustration and graphic design.
• Possess an acute understanding of color theory, typography, and composition.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high-demand work environment, often under tight deadlines.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

City and County of San Francisco