Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Graphic Designer is a professional level position responsible for designing a wide variety of print and digital materials. The position requires the ability to manage a large volume of projects simultaneously; find creative solutions to design challenges; develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal clients; help manage brand standards and consistency across department divisions; and keep abreast of trends and best practices within the graphic design industry.

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for establishing and implementing citywide brand standards and design guidelines, designing a wide variety of print and web-based communication materials, and providing oversight and guidance to internal graphic design staff and external contractors to ensure brand consistency and appropriate design aesthetic. The position requires the ability to manage a large volume of projects simultaneously; find creative solutions to design challenges; develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with internal clients; help manage brand standards and consistency across city departments; and keep abreast of trends and best practices within the graphic design industry.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach to their online application, at time of application submittal, a cover letter, and resume (each document may not exceed two (2) pages in length). The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the City Manager’s Office (CMO), which supports and is responsive to the citizens, City Council and overall city organization. Through leadership by example, CMO progressively manages the city organization, where customer service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences. CMO is the ambassador of the city and strives to be the best at what they do.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
  
  

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to highlight initiatives and programs through creative print and digital materials such as print magazines, flyers, posters, and graphics for social media, web, and email
• Visually translate complex government policies and programs into easily understandable content for residents
• Demonstrate a mastery of typography and composition
• Demonstrate proficiency in proofreading text on designed materials
• Demonstrate proficiency in graphic layout and design for web-based materials
• Demonstrate proficiency with Adobe After Effects and motion graphics/animation
• Demonstrate ability to remain current with emerging design software/resources
• Continuously identify work process improvements
• Work on numerous design projects simultaneously and adapt rapidly to changing priorities
• Think creatively and take the initiative in planning and implementing assigned tasks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization
• Display a professional demeanor at all times
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions recognizing established procedures and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact in addressing new situations and problems

Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
Graphic Designer:
Designs digital and print materials of varying complexity in support of the city’s programs and initiativesEffectively manages acquisition and organization of digital assets library (i.e. stock art, typefaces)Assigns and manages work executed by external graphic designers when neededMaintains and enforces professional design standards and brand consistency across all departmentsFlexibility in changing priorities of design needs and real-time development of materials when asked of the City Manager and City CouncilSupports the larger communications division by sharing the responsibility of a rotating weekend on-call schedule and the ability to handle minor tasks such as updating text on the City website, posting to social media, etc.Manages print material process including relationships with city admins, mail/print houses, and USPS to ensure product deliveryMaintains regular and punctual attendance Senior Graphic Designer:
Establishes, implements and enforces citywide brand standards and design guidelinesProvides direction and instruction in a lead capacity to staff supporting graphics work as well as consultants to ensure brand consistency and appropriate design aestheticDesigns digital and printed projects of varying complexity in support of citywide initiativesAcquires and manages effective digital assets library (i.e. stock art, typefaces)Maintains regular and punctual attendance and performs as an engaged, proactive member of the Communication and Outreach DivisionIncludes the responsibilities of a Graphic Designer role Other Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains graphic design portion of budget including accounting/purchasing records Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications
Required :

• Expert knowledge of desktop publishing/creative design software, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency with performing complex digital color correction and photo editing
• Professional experience in booklet design (i.e. documents exceeding 40 pages in length)
• Four (4) years of professional graphic design experience in a high-production environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in graphic design from an accredited college or university

Preferred for Senior Graphic Designer :

• Ability to lead projects independently across division with minimal supervision
• Photography and videography skills
• Experience in editorial and magazine layout
• Experience working in a local government setting
• Experience in proofing content and design of materials

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, push/pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Work setting is hybrid. Some evening work will be required to support City events.
Required Materials and Equipment
Operates general office equipment including personal computers, telephones, copy machines, printers, digital cameras/video recorders, and associated graphics/video software systems.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history and when applicable, credit check, driver’s license record, education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record throughout employment

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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