Graphic Design Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Overtime and compensatory time

Health insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives

Training and career development

401K

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Criminal Justice Training, seeks a talented Graphic Design Coordinator to manage print, digital and web visuals. The role steers the agency’s visual identity and produces professional materials for law enforcement communications.

Responsibilities include website updates, social graphics, vendor coordination, and live-event support. Requires a bachelor’s in graphic design and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, commercial art, studio art or closely-related field.
• Two years of graphic design experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs graphic design for agency print, digital and web-based products.
• Develops and maintains agency visual identity, branding standards and official logos.
• Designs materials including annual reports, brochures, newsletters and event materials.
• Creates, edits, updates and maintains websites, including page layout and visual presentation.
• Collaborates with printers, vendors and stakeholders to produce high-quality outputs.
• Supports livestreamed agency events through production equipment coordination.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communication

Project management

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, commercial art, studio art or closely-related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative Cloud

HTML

CSS

Job description

Advertisement Closes

10/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605194

Position

Graphic Design Coordinator

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$59,499.84 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training

Location

4449 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475 USA

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Description

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is seeking a talented and versatile creative professionalto serve as its next Graphic Design Coordinator.

This position plays a central role in how DOCJT communicates with Kentucky’s law enforcement community,government leaders, agency partners and the public. As a member of the Public Information Section, the GraphicDesign Coordinator serves as the agency’s visual brand steward and helps ensure that DOCJT’s communicationsare professional, consistent, accessible and engaging.

This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary position for someone who enjoys working across print, digital, web andmultimedia platforms. The successful candidate will move between designing major agency publications, managingwebsites, creating social media graphics, coordinating with printers and vendors, and supporting livestreamedagency events.

Some travel may be required. DOCJT has campuses in both Richmond and Madisonville, KY.

The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is seeking a talented and versatile creative professionalto serve as its next Graphic Design Coordinator.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and performs graphic design for agency print, digital and web-based products.
• Develops andmaintains agency visual identity, branding standards and official logos.
• Designs professional materialsincluding annual reports, surveys, brochures, publications, newsletters, event materials, social mediagraphics.
• Develops concepts, proofs and mockups to meet agency standards.
• Creates, edits, updates and maintains the DOCJT and Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar (KYPCIS) websites, including page layout, visualpresentation, content organization and routine website updates.
• Utilizes content management systems andworking knowledge of HTML and CSS to support effective online presentation.
• Researches and recommends appropriateweb tools, platforms and practices.
• Develops, plans and organizes digital content for distribution through agency websites and emailcommunication platforms.
• Produces the monthly Dispatches newsletter and assists with other emailcommunications distributed to DOCJT clients using mass email services such as Granicus GovDelivery and, or,MailChimp.
• Prepares and formats visual content.
• Coordinates with the Public Information Section supervisor, executive staff, Cabinet Public InformationOffice and other project stakeholders to develop professional, well-designed visual products supporting agencyinformational needs, including legislative, budgetary and executive-level communications.
• Produces clear,accurate and professional final products.
• Provides graphic design and multimedia support for agency events and affiliated initiatives, including theKentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation.
• Supports professional livestreaming of graduations, ceremoniesand other agency events through the operation and coordination of production equipment.
• Researches and maintainsawareness of software.
• Communicates and coordinates with commercial printers, vendors and other service providers to identify agencygraphic design and production needs.
• Prepares materials for prepress and final output, reviews proofs andspecifications, and works with vendors to ensure accurate, high-quality reproduction of outsourced printed andproduced materials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills, with proficiency in industry-standard design software,including Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to contribute creative concepts and ideas tocampaigns and initiatives
• Strong project, time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiplepriorities and deadlines independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work with leadership, clients, projectstakeholders and vendors
• Experience with content management systems, working knowledge of HTML and CSS, and familiarity with digitalcommunication platforms
• Ability to stay current with and evaluate emerging graphic design, web, multimedia and productiontechnologies

Additional and Supplemental Information:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology
• Spend a major portion of time using a computer
• Travel required (state vehicle provided)

DOCJT offers a great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation) and paid Holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• First day coverage health insurance with optional health reimbursement account
• State-paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage
• Retirement (If not previously retired from the Kentucky Public Pension Authority)
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of backgroundinvestigation.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in graphic design, commercial art, studio art or a closely-related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in graphic design.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work typically involves some contact with the public, agency personnel and printing company representatives.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kelly Foreman at [e-mail] or 859-622-8552.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D