Visual Communications Designer

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Visual Communications Designer to work in the Communications Division of the Town Manager's Office. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity to contribute to the communication and marketing materials that shape how the community sees, experiences, and connects with the Town.

As a Visual Communications Designer, you will collaborate with departments to support the delivery of 5-star services across all areas of Town operations, including public safety, recreation, development services, utilities, internal services, and more. Your work will be highly visible, including but not limited to being featured in parks, on videos, at events, and throughout Town facilities. This position is instrumental in upholding and evolving the Town’s brand, which reflects the professionalism and integrity of Marana’s public services.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Alternative work schedules / scheduled telework may be available

Expected Hiring Range: $59,576 - $74,470

Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $59,576 - $89,365

Strategic
Supports the Senior Visual Communications Designer in the implementation of the Town of Marana brand management and marketing strategy
Works closely with departments to create visual concepts that promote and support a wide range of Town programs, initiatives, and services.
Serves on internal and external committees/tasks forces to provide visual design expertise, ensure consistency with the Town’s brand standards, and support the development of clear, engaging materials across departments.

Implementation
Designs and produces a wide range of printed and digital materials to support Town branding, events, programs, and campaigns—including logos, icons, video graphics, and content for web, intranet, and mobile platforms
Provides creative input and design expertise across projects; makes informed choices about style, color, and composition to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment
Collaborates with department representatives to plan, schedule, and complete projects; provides cost estimates, recommends production methods, and evaluates themes, target audience, budget, and timelines
Contributes to organizing and keeping the town photo repository

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Over three years of experience working in the creative design field, with a strong portfolio demonstrating well-rounded knowledge of design principles and techniques, composition, typography, communication, and concept definition, or closely related field
Completion of the Town of Marana background check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, visual communications or related field
Practical expertise in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Office, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint
Knowledge of social media platforms
Municipal or public sector experience
Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, articulate and present creative ideas and concepts, and receive feedback
Ability to develop and grow new skills in response to evolving design trends, technologies, and community engagement strategies
Awareness of visual accessibility standards and best practices
Familiarity with maintaining brand consistency across multiple platforms

Town of Marana Contact Information
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

Questions
Human Resources Staff Contact
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

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