Multimedia Graphic Designer

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada is seeking a Multimedia Graphic Designer to create engaging, high-quality materials across print, digital, social media, and presentations. You will translate complex information into concise visuals, while applying City brand standards and accessibility practices.

You will collaborate with Communications and Creative Services, manage multiple projects, and deliver print-ready assets for council meetings, events, and initiatives within an entry to mid-level range.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field with relevant portfolio.
• 2+ years of computer-based graphic design and page layout experience.
• Experience translating complex data into clear visual communications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and produces designs for print, digital, social media and presentations.
• Creates multi-page documents and PowerPoint templates.
• Ensures accessibility standards in public-facing materials.
• Maintains brand consistency across projects and departments.
• Prepares files for professional printing and distribution.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Branding

Communication

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday. All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $61,445.88-$84,017.82 Annual

Are you a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer who enjoys bringing ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling? The City of Arvada is seeking a Multimedia Graphic Designer to create engaging, high-quality materials across print, digital, social media, presentations, and more.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and produces graphic designs for City programs, services, events and initiatives across print, digital, social media and presentation platforms. Designs print materials including brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, business cards, letterhead, forms and other publications. Designs multi-page documents including reports, guides, newsletters, brochures, booklets and other publications. Creates PowerPoint presentations, presentation templates and supporting visual materials. Develops maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, infographics and other visual representations of information. Translates complex, technical or data-driven information into clear, concise and visually engaging communications for a variety of audiences. Develops graphics and visual assets for websites, social media, video, broadcast and other digital platforms. Applies City brand standards consistently across assigned projects and advises internal clients on appropriate visual applications. Prepares files for professional printing and digital distribution, ensuring appropriate specifications, formatting, quality and production requirements. Incorporates accessibility standards into the design and production of public-facing materials, including accessible PDFs and digital documents. Consults with City staff to understand project goals, audiences, communication needs and project requirements and recommends appropriate visual solutions. Manages multiple projects, priorities and deadlines while communicating project status and coordinating revisions with internal clients. Maintains organized design files, templates, creative assets and production resources. Reviews completed work for accuracy, consistency, readability, accessibility and overall quality. Provides graphic and production support for City Council meetings, public meetings, community events and other organizational activities as needed. Participates in cross-functional projects with Communications, Creative Services and other City teams. Maintains current knowledge of creative technologies, software, production methods, design practices and accessibility standards. Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

Provides backup or additional support to other members of the Creative Services team during periods of high workload or special projects. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design, visual communication, typography, composition, color and layout. Knowledge of print and digital production processes and specifications. Knowledge of professional printing and file preparation requirements. Knowledge of digital accessibility practices, including WCAG and PDF accessibility standards. Skill in using computer-based graphic design, page layout, presentation and multimedia software. Skill in translating complex information, data and concepts into effective visual communications. Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Ability to interpret and consistently apply brand standards. Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients and provide professional recommendations regarding visual communication solutions. Ability to review work critically for accuracy, consistency, readability, accessibility and quality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, vendors and other stakeholders.

Education

Degree Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA) Major Graphic Design or related field. Education Required An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Experience

Related Two (2) years’ experience with computer based graphic design and page layout software. Preferred Experience in print production and finishing. Demonstrated experience in print publication design.

Other Qualifications

Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Hazards Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls). Work Environment Exposure to loud noise indoors.

Vision

We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission

We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values

Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. Most recently, we received USA Today’s Top Workplaces Award.