Visual Design Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $23.32 - $27.50

JOB POSTING

VISUAL DESIGN SPECIALIST

HOURS :

Part Time, 24 hours / week, non-exempt

STARTING SALARY :

$23.32-$27.50 / hour, commensurate with experience

BENEFITS :

Vacation, sick time, holiday pay

Telehealth & Employee Assistance Program

457 deferred compensation plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Plymouth District Library is seeking a visually inspired designer who can bring the librarys services and stories to life through graphics, layouts, and creative displays. The ideal candidate combines technical design skills with a strong eye for aesthetics and enjoys tackling both print and digital projects. If youre someone who can make a flyer pop, design a clean newsletter, and dream up imaginative displays that delight the community, this role is for you.

OUR LIBRARY & COMMUNITY :

Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network.

The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouths rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Pre- pandemic, over a 1,000 visitors a day used the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others.

The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, education system, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events.

Plymouth District Library is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to represent and reflect our community in all that we do. Plymouth District Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

JOB DESCRIPTION

VISUAL DESIGN SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Library Director, the Visual Design Specialist ensures the librarys visual identity is vibrant, professional, and inspiring. This role emphasizes design, layout, and creative presentation to bring the librarys services and stories to life within brand guidelines.

JOB DUTIES :

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Design and layout the quarterly print newsletter and monthly community newspaper.
• Create flyers, brochures, posters, signage, and other print / digital materials.
• Produce and edit photo and video content for social media and other platforms.
• Design seasonal and large-scale in-house displays (e.g., winter holidays, summer reading).
• Collaborate with the Communication & Content Specialist to ensure brand and message consistency.
• Maintain templates and style guides to ensure cohesive visual presentation across channels.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The recommendations below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED