Transit GIS Cartographer & Map Designer

Drone Special Interest Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking an experienced GIS Cartographer & Map Designer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of transit map products for one of the nation’s largest public transportation systems. This role blends advanced GIS technical expertise with professional graphic design to create maps that are accurate, accessible, and visually compelling for diverse riders.

The position requires leadership in cartography and map production, with collaboration across teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS cartography and map design, preferably for transit or public systems.
• Strong graphic design sensibility with attention to accessibility and readability.
• Ability to design maps that communicate complex information clearly to diverse riders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of transit map products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and usability of maps.
• Produce visually compelling, accessible cartographic outputs for public use.

Skills

GIS

Cartography

Map design

Graphic design

Data visualization

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking an experienced GIS Cartographer & Map Designer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of transit map products for one of the nation’s largest public transportation systems. This role blends advanced GIS technical expertise with professional graphic design to create maps that are accurate, accessible, and visually compelling for diverse riders.

The position requires leadership in cartography and map production, with collaboration across teams to