City of Auburn, WA is hiring: Graphic Designer in Auburn
City of Auburn, WA, Auburn, WA, United States
Salary : $89,058.96 - $109,478.16 Annually
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Administration
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAFFILIATED
Position Details
*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE Wednesday MARCH 25th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION*
The City of Auburn is looking to fill our Graphic Designer with in our Administrations Department. This is a regular, full-time position responsible for graphic design, desktop publishing, delivery of multimedia services, audio visual systems support, and support for the City of Auburn and its customers to include, but not limited to, assisting in video production services; coordinating outsourced print services, in-house print jobs, and the distribution of various materials produced by multimedia services; and leveraging technical and organizational skills to bridge the gap between multimedia services and our customer.
Primary Duties
In this role you will:
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURNWe primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
01
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?
02
Please indicate your highest level of education.
03
Please indicate the number of years of work related experience you possess that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job announcement.
04
This position supports a high volume of design requests across multiple departments. Describe how you prioritize and manage competing deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in your work.
05
Municipal communications serve a wide range of audiences, including residents, businesses, and internal staff. How do you adapt your design approach to ensure accessibility, clarity, and effectiveness across different audiences?
06
The City of Auburn relies on consistent branding across all materials. Describe your experience maintaining brand standards while still producing creative, engaging designs for a variety of projects.
07
This role requires working closely with internal "customers" from different departments. Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging request or feedback from a stakeholder and how you ensured a successful final product?
08
This position involves both digital and print production, including advising on efficient reproduction methods. What experience do you have with preparing files for print and digital use, and how do you ensure cost-effective and high-quality production outcomes?
Required Question
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Administration
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAFFILIATED
Position Details
*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE Wednesday MARCH 25th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION*
The City of Auburn is looking to fill our Graphic Designer with in our Administrations Department. This is a regular, full-time position responsible for graphic design, desktop publishing, delivery of multimedia services, audio visual systems support, and support for the City of Auburn and its customers to include, but not limited to, assisting in video production services; coordinating outsourced print services, in-house print jobs, and the distribution of various materials produced by multimedia services; and leveraging technical and organizational skills to bridge the gap between multimedia services and our customer.
Primary Duties
In this role you will:
- Primary contact for graphic design and publication layout for all printed and digital material content based on knowledge of layout principles, City standards, and esthetic design concepts
- Develop graphics, logos, and illustrations for all multimedia mediums
- Assist with completing work requests for multimedia services and meets appropriate deadlines
- Assist with print shop services including, but not limited to, mail processing, copier and bindery service, and printing
- Advise customers of the most efficient methods of reproduction for particular work requests and makes recommendations for production improvements and priorities
- Assist in instructing, documenting, and teaching users how to properly operate and use audio visual equipment during council meetings, presentations, training events; and assists staff on offsite video and photo shoots
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited design or trade school
- Three (3) years of work-related experience that demonstrate the above knowledge, skills, and abilities;
- any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential elements and responsibilities listed above.
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURNWe primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
01
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?
- Yes
- No
02
Please indicate your highest level of education.
- High School or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
03
Please indicate the number of years of work related experience you possess that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job announcement.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 5 - 6 years
- 6 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
04
This position supports a high volume of design requests across multiple departments. Describe how you prioritize and manage competing deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in your work.
05
Municipal communications serve a wide range of audiences, including residents, businesses, and internal staff. How do you adapt your design approach to ensure accessibility, clarity, and effectiveness across different audiences?
06
The City of Auburn relies on consistent branding across all materials. Describe your experience maintaining brand standards while still producing creative, engaging designs for a variety of projects.
07
This role requires working closely with internal "customers" from different departments. Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging request or feedback from a stakeholder and how you ensured a successful final product?
08
This position involves both digital and print production, including advising on efficient reproduction methods. What experience do you have with preparing files for print and digital use, and how do you ensure cost-effective and high-quality production outcomes?
Required Question