Knowledge of graphic design principles, layout, branding, and visual communication practices.
Knowledge of modern office procedures and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other job-related tools.
Knowledge of preparing visual materials for both digital and print formats.
Knowledge of accessibility standards related to visual and public-facing communications.
Skill in organizing work, managing multiple design projects, and meeting deadlines.
Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to collaborate with City staff and departments.
Responsibilities
Design and produce visual materials to support City communications, including layouts, graphics, templates, signage, presentations, reports, and informational materials.
Prepare visual materials in direct support of the Public Information Officer and Community Relations and Marketing Manager, including graphics, layouts, reports, briefing materials, presentations, and campaign assets.
Translate approved written content and messaging into visually clear and accessible formats for public distribution.
Provide visual layout and formatting support for public-facing website content, focusing on presentation and readability rather than technical functionality or system maintenance.
Develop and maintain City-approved and Main Street-approved design templates and visual assets to ensure consistency across departments and initiatives.
Provide graphic design support for Public Information Office campaigns, programs, and special initiatives under the direction of the Public Information Officer and Community Relations and Marketing Manager.
Provide graphic design and visual content support for Main Street Division promotions, events, and initiatives, as requested.
Prepare graphics and formatted materials for use by the Communications Coordinator and Media Coordinator across their respective communication platforms.
Assist with image and video formatting, resizing, and visual enhancement for communications use, without serving as the primary content capture or publishing role.
Maintain organized libraries of approved design assets, templates, and visual materials.
Prepare files and specifications for print production or external vendors and ensure compliance with branding standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, media design, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
One to two years of relevant experience in media, public relations, or digital communications is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Description
The Creative Services Coordinator supports the Public Information Office by producing visual design, layout, and presentation materials for the City of Valdosta’s public-facing communications. This position executes visual design and formatting for approved content to ensure clarity, accessibility, consistency, and alignment with City branding standards.
The Coordinator provides direct creative production support to the Public Information Officer / Community Relations and Marketing Manager for citywide initiatives, campaigns, reports, and presentations, and works in collaboration with the Media and Communications Coordinators to support consistent messaging across City communications. The position also provides design and visual content support to the Main Street Division, as needed, for promotional initiatives, events, and programs.
· Design and produce visual materials to support City communications, including layouts, graphics, templates, signage, presentations, reports, and informational materials.
· Prepare visual materials in direct support of the Public Information Officer / Community Relations and Marketing Manager, including graphics, layouts, reports, briefing materials, presentations, and campaign assets.
· Translate approved written content and messaging into visually clear and accessible formats for public distribution.
· Provide visual layout and formatting support for public-facing website content, focusing on presentation and readability rather than technical functionality or system maintenance.
· Develop and maintain City-approved and Main Street-approved design templates and visual assets to ensure consistency across departments and initiatives.
· Provide graphic design support for Public Information Office campaigns, programs, and special initiatives under the direction of the Public Information Officer / Community Relations and Marketing Manager.
· Provide graphic design and visual content support for Main Street division promotions, events, and initiatives, as requested.
· Prepare graphics and formatted materials for use by the Communications Coordinator and Media Coordinator across their respective communication platforms.
· Assist with image and video formatting, resizing, and visual enhancement for communications use, without serving as the primary content capture or publishing role.
· Maintain organized libraries of approved design assets, templates, and visual materials.
· Prepare files and specifications for print production or external vendors and ensure compliance with branding standards.
· Perform other related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
· Knowledge of graphic design principles, layout, branding, and visual communication practices.
· Knowledge of modern office procedures and the use of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other job-related tools.
· Knowledge of preparing visual materials for both digital and print formats.
· Knowledge of accessibility standards related to visual and public-facing communications.
· Skill in organizing work, managing multiple design projects, and meeting deadlines.
· Skill in oral and written communication is sufficient to collaborate with City staff and departments.
· Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, media design, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
· One to two years of relevant experience in media, public relations, or digital communications is preferred.
· Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.