Graphic Designer - Mayor's Office of Communications

Graphic Designer - Mayor's Office of Communications The Graphic Designer develops engaging digital and print materials that communicate the Mayor's priorities, programs, services, initiatives, and events to Philadelphia residents and other stakeholders. Reporting to the designated communications leader, the position transforms complex information into clear, accessible, and visually compelling communications for use across multiple platforms. This position creates materials for social media, websites, email newsletters, presentations, public events, reports, signage, and print distribution. The position works closely with communications staff and City departments to understand project objectives, develop creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and deliver high-quality materials within established deadlines.
This position also helps maintain consistent visual branding across the Mayor's Office and related public-facing communications. The Graphic Designer manages design files, templates, and visual assets and prepares final materials for digital publication and professional print production.
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of graphic-design principles, including typography, color theory, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and branding.
Design requirements and best practices for social media, websites, email communications, presentations, reports, and print materials.
Digital publishing and professional print-production processes.
File formats, image resolution, color modes, bleeds, and other technical production requirements.
Branding systems and the application of visual-identity standards across different communications platforms.
Accessibility and inclusive-design principles applicable to public-facing digital and print communications.
Current design trends, communications practices, and social media formats.
Skills:
Using professional graphic-design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Creating visually compelling materials for digital, print, presentation, and social media use.
Translating complex or detailed information into understandable and engaging visual content.
Managing multiple projects, production schedules, revisions, and competing deadlines.
Organizing digital files, templates, images, and visual assets.
Reviewing materials for accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and production quality.
Communicating and collaborating effectively with individuals who may not have design or communications backgrounds.
Abilities:
Develop creative concepts that support communications objectives and public-information needs.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment in which priorities and deadlines may change quickly.
Produce high-quality work under tight deadlines, including materials for time-sensitive announcements.
Receive, evaluate, and incorporate feedback while maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the design.
Maintain consistent branding across numerous projects, departments, and communications channels.
Exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive, high-profile, or rapidly developing information.
Work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative communications team.
Balance creativity with clarity, accessibility, accuracy, and the operational needs of City government.
Qualifications Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in graphic design, visual communications, communications design, fine arts, digital media, or a closely related field.
Three years of professional graphic-design or visual-communications experience creating materials for digital and print publication.
Experience developing materials for a government agency, public-sector organization, communications office, marketing department, nonprofit organization, or other large and complex organization is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable may be considered.
Additional Information Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Salary Range: up to 70,000