Project overview
The Assistant Strategic Specialist will assist in all graphic design, video, animation, and other creative projects as assigned, that are brought to Strategic Solutions and the Budget Management Department. Duties and Responsibilities: Works with Strategic Solutions team to maximize quality, producing content from concept to completion. Assists members of the Strategic Solutions team with various creative and administrative projects. Creates graphic design of publications (brochures, pamphlets, posters) for the County. Creates customizable templates that can be used for multiple purposes; including presentations, business cards, and other products that create continuity of design across the County. Discusses illustrations at various stages of completion and makes changes as necessary and draws sample of finished layout. Ensures consistency of design in individual projects and across projects. Films production and editing including films, cuts, and edits into a final video product, working with footage, audio, graphics, and effects. Reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed. Prepares series of drawings to illustrate sequence and timing of story development for video/animation production. Photographs layouts using camera to make layout prints for supervisor or client. Performs other duties as assigned and may possibly travel to meetings outside of the office in performance of duties. Associate's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, or related field; and Proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office and InDesign. Knowledge in camera techniques (photo/video), design fundamentals, animation principles, storyboarding, color theory, and basic local government structure. Must be customer service oriented and possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to research quickly, efficiently and accurately. Must possess a high level of effective organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects while assisting and acting on calls for assistance from elected officials, Harris County Departments, and Budget Management employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment. Ability to work well with the public and staff members. Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. Ability to work under tight deadlines and follow the conceptual ideas of others. Ability to work with a team and communicate progress on projects as well as any ideas, questions or concerns that may arise. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally when briefing on projects or when gathering information while working on a project.