Foothill Transit, the primary fixed-route transit provider in eastern Los Angeles County, California is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Creative Content Designer. Foothill Transit’s mission is to be the premier public transit provider committed to safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency and innovation. We are an award-winning bus system with a fleet of over 360 vehicles and ridership exceeding 11 million annually.

This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and supports the objectives of the Marketing and Communications Department and the public outreach plans of Foothill Transit. The incumbent in this position will assess marketing opportunities and craft clear and compelling copy, design brand-focused graphics and illustrations, create and edit short and long form videos, and manage the production of marketing collateral to support Foothill Transit’s marketing and communications programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan and craft traditional marketing collateral including but not limited to: the monthly Footnotes newsletter; creation, printing, and distribution of bus interior cards, on-board rider alerts, take-ones and other advertising and marketing materials; signage for special events, detours, and general customer information
• Write and edit clear, engaging and persuasive headlines, long form articles, blog posts, speeches, talking points, press releases, and service descriptions for both print and digital collateral that differentiates the Foothill Transit brand
• Brainstorm, develop and guide creative ideas based on input from team members, research and available data
• Manage communications production and distribution to front-line customer service representatives, community outreach participants, and operations yards in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects that may include collaborating with various departmental staff
• Create, maintain and oversee the management of marketing graphic files, including photos, logos, and artwork.
• Improve and enforce marketing graphic standards and styles for consistency, quality, and brand assurance purposes
• Storyboard and edit internal and external video content for a wide range of audiences
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a strong desire to encourage collaboration and a respectful work environment
• Ability to present concepts effectively with technical and non-technical staff of all backgrounds
• Ability to work under pressure, be organized, complete all assigned work with focus and flexibility and meet aggressive deadlines with minimal direction
• Must be a critical thinker, with good organization and accuracy, with the ability to respectfully receive and deliver feedback
• Work productively and supportively in a highly collaborative team setting
• Must have strong design and conceptual skills
• Interest in public transportation and urban planning desired but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and/or 5 years work experience in marketing, advertising, copywriting, and/or graphic design
• Ability to work on a Mac or PC
• Must have some research experience, an eye for detail, and be self-motivated
• Must be a strong writer and editor
• Must be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Premiere and Photoshop
• Must be willing to grow and broaden skillsets

The individual selected for this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

If you are interested in this challenging position, please send three writing samples, three recent design samples, cover letter and resume, along with a Foothill Transit application to: Applications@foothilltransit.org.

This is a full-time onsite position and is open until filled.  Please submit your resume promptly for full consideration.

FLSA: Exempt  |  Salary Range:  $76,720 – 123,519*

*Foothill Transit reserves the right to make a salary offer at any value within the range; however, most offers will be in the first 50% of the overall range.