Public-Sector Graphic Designer: City Communications

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Parental leave

Health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Job summary

City of Philadelphia is seeking a Graphic Designer for the Mayor’s Office to develop engaging digital and print materials that communicate city initiatives to residents and partners.

The role focuses on maintaining consistent branding, collaborating with departments, and delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines. A bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience are required, with preference for government-related design work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or closely related field.
• Three years of professional graphic-design or visual-communications experience creating digital and print materials.
• Experience designing for government/public-sector organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and print materials communicating the Mayor’s priorities, programs, services, and events.
• Create graphics for social media, websites, newsletters, presentations, reports, signage, and prints.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual communications.
• Develop original design concepts, layouts, and templates across formats.
• Coordinate with printers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure quality and timelines.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Branding

Digital publishing

Print production

Accessibility

Social media graphics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

City of Philadelphia is seeking a Graphic Designer for the Mayor’s Office to develop engaging digital and print materials that communicate city initiatives to residents and partners.

The role focuses on maintaining consistent branding, collaborating with departments, and delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines. A bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience are required, with preference for government-related design work.