Description

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

GRAPHIC ARTS AND REPRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Chicago Public Library

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $ 83,052.00/Year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 3 /26 /2026

Under direction, supervises the activities of staff engaged in the graphic design and reproduction of materials for the Chicago Public Library. In this role, you lead both the graphic design team and the library's in-house print unit. You ensure all materials are designed, printed and delivered accurately, on time and at a high standard of quality. Each day, you review incoming design and print requests, meet with staff to clarify needs and set priorities.

• Projects include flyers, posters, brochures, signage, digital graphics and campaign materials.

• Serve as lead designer on major marketing efforts and guide projects from concept through final production.

• Supervise and support graphic designers and print staff.

• Assign work, provide feedback, approve final files and ensure all materials meet library and City standards before printing or distribution.

• Oversee daily print operations, including scheduling jobs, managing equipment, monitoring inventory and supplies and ensuring quality control.

• Coordinate photographers for special events and maintain organized archives of design files and printed materials.

• Manage the division's budget and stay current on design tools, printing technology and industry trends to keep the team efficient and up to date.

• Provide hands-on leadership that blends creative direction, print production oversight and team management.

Performs related duties as required.

Location: Chicago Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center

Address: 400 South State Street

Shift: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Qualifications

Nine (9) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, PLUS seven (7) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Graphic Arts or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of work experience in graphic design or commercial artwork, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and Fair Chance Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor