Graphic Design Manager
Graphic Design Manager
Posted on :
08-07-2025
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USD 74807 - 121934
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-07-2025
Job Description
Description
- Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated target hiring range ($86000 to $98000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. The City provides comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision long-term care life) paid time off generous retirement contributions health and wellness programs tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans training and professional growth and development opportunities and excellent work/life balance.
Job Functions
- What you will do with us:
- Manage graphic design requests and assign projects to staff; manage project timelines and budgets ensuring timely delivery within scope while upholding high standards for visual presentation.
- Develop and implement creative concepts and visual designs for various communications collateral (print and digital) consistent with the Citys values and brand including but not limited to signs guides and directories documents business cards stationery logos forms reports programs manuals brochures fliers newsletters novelty items advertisements infographics animated graphics and other materials.
- Consult with staff on communications and marketing projects and other needs; work collaboratively with publication authors or contributors to define project requirements; provide guidance on design strategies the application of brand guidelines and best processes and procedures to realize the optimal final product.
- Maintain and evolve the Citys visual identity and branding guidelines; ensure brand compliance across City departments and divisions.
- Assist with developing and implementing design strategies that align with the organizations branding and communication goals.
- Plan and format projects as appropriate for final print and digital output; prepare edit and proofread text.
- Supervise and evaluate graphic design and other staff as assigned.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all visual communications align with organizational goals are ADA-compliant and resonate with diverse audiences to enhance public engagement and foster a positive perception of City services through innovative design solutions.
- Participate in budget development and monitor budget of assigned areas.
- Manage accounts for stock images and other graphic inventory purchases.
- Perform research and solicit bids from print vendors; coordinate with print vendors as needed and review and approve proofs.
- Provide training on graphic design software as needed.
- Provide outstanding service pursue continuous improvement and exceed expectations.
Key job responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the complete classification description for the Graphic Design Manager position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 110 in the Citys FY 2026 Schedule of Salary Ranges). Qualifications
- What you will need to be considered:
- Bachelors Degree in graphic design media/graphic arts visual communication or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in graphics or design including at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal outreach marketing communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to design develop and prepare accurate and visually appealing materials from notes sketches research and verbal or written direction.
- Extremely organized with strong project staff resource and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and shift gears seamlessly when priorities change.
- Excellent command of the English language including grammar spelling and punctuation; attentive to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
- Solid understanding of marketing production website design product packaging advertisement and multimedia design.
- Submission of your portfolio (either by attachment to the application or by link provided in your response to Supplemental Question #6).
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information
- Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application (supporting materials will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application)
- Current Resume (attached to the online application)
- Letter of Interest (attached to the online application) - include why you are interested in this position and highlight the special skills and abilities that make you uniquely qualified to serve in this position
- Portfolio of recent work (by attachment or website link)
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.This is a full-time salaried exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Citys personnel regulations). The position can accommodate some remote work (at the discretion of the Department Director). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free drug-free and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post-accident and random testing.For more information about the position please contact Director of Communication & Public Engagement Courtney Davis at or 240.805.1126. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.258.6327.This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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