Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist), Grade N21
Montgomery County Government, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
About The Position
“Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $112,166, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”
Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist, Grade N21) Who We Are The Montgomery County Office of Public Information (PIO) is the communications hub for the County government, responsible for effectively conveying the County Executive’s vision, priorities, and initiatives to the public. Serving a diverse community of over 1.1 million residents, PIO develops and delivers timely, accurate, and engaging content across a wide range of topics.
Our team is made up of skilled professionals specializing in public relations, graphic design, website management, social media, television and video production, event planning, marketing, advertising, and photography. Together, we ensure that the County's message reaches all communities through clear, inclusive, and impactful communication.
Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This fast‑paced environment often requires meeting tight deadlines and responding to last‑minute requests driven by local and national news cycles. The ideal candidate will be a visual communicator with excellent design skills and a strong understanding of digital and print media who can develop compelling materials that support County programs, services, and events.
Preferred experience includes working in a large organization or government setting, high proficiency with design software and digital tools, a deep understanding of accessibility standards, design best practices, and project management. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, creative, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are key to success in this role.
What You’ll Be Doing Responsibilities for the Graphic Designer include, but are not limited to:
Design and produce high‑quality digital and print materials that reflect County programs, priorities, and initiatives.
Ensure designs meet government accessibility standards and visually engage a broad and diverse audience.
Collaborate with County departments and staff to understand communication goals and deliver creative solutions.
Create branding, signage, and promotional materials for events and press conferences.
Update and manage web graphics and digital assets in collaboration with the team.
Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, responsiveness, and service excellence.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work in person at locations outside the office. Flexibility with work scheduling is essential, as occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events and urgent communications needs.
Telework Policy Montgomery County Government offers a telework program in accordance with its official policy. The first six months of employment are fully in‑office. Telework eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to departmental needs. The majority of work will be on‑site to ensure collaboration with the team.
Flexibility Required: This position may involve occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours, depending on events and seasonal demands.
Applicants may be asked to provide a portfolio of their work during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in commercial art, graphic design, television production, or a related field, with strength in the design of total visual information products.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art, Commercial Design, Television Production, or a related field.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preferred Criteria:
Professional experience in graphic design
Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite
Professional experience working with open‑source CMS platforms
Professional experience using quick motion graphic editing for social media
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
3+ years of experience in quick motion graphic editing for social media.
Professional experience creating ADA‑compliant digital or print materials, social media, and web graphics for a government agency.
Experience working with open‑source web content management systems.
Skilled in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and other coding languages.
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
Understanding of, and experience with, utilizing email marketing platforms, social media platforms, and other digital marketing tools to implement a variety of digital marketing efforts.
Ability to maintain a customer‑focused approach in interactions.
Demonstrated ability to receive feedback.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to follow and maintain Montgomery County Government’s established branding guidelines.
Demonstrated interest in current design, visual marketing, and e‑commerce trends.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on assigned projects and act as your own project manager.
Important Information The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist, Grade N21) Who We Are The Montgomery County Office of Public Information (PIO) is the communications hub for the County government, responsible for effectively conveying the County Executive’s vision, priorities, and initiatives to the public. Serving a diverse community of over 1.1 million residents, PIO develops and delivers timely, accurate, and engaging content across a wide range of topics.
Our team is made up of skilled professionals specializing in public relations, graphic design, website management, social media, television and video production, event planning, marketing, advertising, and photography. Together, we ensure that the County's message reaches all communities through clear, inclusive, and impactful communication.
Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This fast‑paced environment often requires meeting tight deadlines and responding to last‑minute requests driven by local and national news cycles. The ideal candidate will be a visual communicator with excellent design skills and a strong understanding of digital and print media who can develop compelling materials that support County programs, services, and events.
Preferred experience includes working in a large organization or government setting, high proficiency with design software and digital tools, a deep understanding of accessibility standards, design best practices, and project management. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, creative, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are key to success in this role.
What You’ll Be Doing Responsibilities for the Graphic Designer include, but are not limited to:
Design and produce high‑quality digital and print materials that reflect County programs, priorities, and initiatives.
Ensure designs meet government accessibility standards and visually engage a broad and diverse audience.
Collaborate with County departments and staff to understand communication goals and deliver creative solutions.
Create branding, signage, and promotional materials for events and press conferences.
Update and manage web graphics and digital assets in collaboration with the team.
Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, responsiveness, and service excellence.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work in person at locations outside the office. Flexibility with work scheduling is essential, as occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events and urgent communications needs.
Telework Policy Montgomery County Government offers a telework program in accordance with its official policy. The first six months of employment are fully in‑office. Telework eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to departmental needs. The majority of work will be on‑site to ensure collaboration with the team.
Flexibility Required: This position may involve occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours, depending on events and seasonal demands.
Applicants may be asked to provide a portfolio of their work during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in commercial art, graphic design, television production, or a related field, with strength in the design of total visual information products.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art, Commercial Design, Television Production, or a related field.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preferred Criteria:
Professional experience in graphic design
Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite
Professional experience working with open‑source CMS platforms
Professional experience using quick motion graphic editing for social media
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
3+ years of experience in quick motion graphic editing for social media.
Professional experience creating ADA‑compliant digital or print materials, social media, and web graphics for a government agency.
Experience working with open‑source web content management systems.
Skilled in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and other coding languages.
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
Understanding of, and experience with, utilizing email marketing platforms, social media platforms, and other digital marketing tools to implement a variety of digital marketing efforts.
Ability to maintain a customer‑focused approach in interactions.
Demonstrated ability to receive feedback.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to follow and maintain Montgomery County Government’s established branding guidelines.
Demonstrated interest in current design, visual marketing, and e‑commerce trends.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on assigned projects and act as your own project manager.
Important Information The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
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