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Senior Graphic Designer

Salary

$64,229.13 - $93,132.23 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07006

Department

Communications Department

Opening Date

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/15/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Responsible for creating a variety of publications, logos, and marketing materials that can be used in media and print.

NOTE: Portfolio of work samples required as part of the application process.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Layout, design, and produce marketing and promotional pieces; digital and print publications; edit web pages; produce templates.

+ Create presentations for County Manager and Senior Leadership.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

+ Lead on high priority projects for County Manager's Office and Executive Leadership Team.

+ Establish brand awareness using consistent design techniques and best practices.

+ Create campaigns with multiple different components ranging from print to digital, to giveaways.

+ Lead design meetings and discuss a variety of design options with clients and be willing to work through several iterations before completion of final design.

+ Provide technical graphic design advice to staff and collaborate with staff to see projects through to completion with full client satisfaction.

+ Facilitate both internal and external branding.

+ Provide guidance, direction, and training to junior designer(s) as needed.

To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

+ Knowledge of desk top publishing and creative design software.

+ Familiar with website design and best practices and designing ads for websites.

+ Skill in performing complex digital color correction.

+ Skill in designing layouts, ads, and marketing pieces.

+ Skill in reviewing/proofing layouts and designs.

+ Ability to meet deadlines.

+ Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

+ Computer Skills: Advanced skills in desktop publishing software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.

Qualifications for Success

+ Experience:

+ Five (5) years of professional experience in graphic design in a high production environment.

+ Portfolio of work samples required.

+ Experience with signage and large format design.

+ Experience with logo creation/development for new programs.

+ Experience working with, and collaborating with, other designers on the same or multiple projects.

+ Knowledge of best practices in ADA-compliant designs is strongly preferred.

+ Education and Training:Associates Degree or higher in Graphic Design from an accredited college, university, or technical school.

+ License or Certificate:None.

+ Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

More Qualifications for Success

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Portfolio of work samples required.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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This role requires Five (5) years of professional experience in graphic design in a high production environment. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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This role requires an Associates Degree or higher in Graphic Design from an accredited college, university, or technical school. Do you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience in and knowledge of ADA-compliance best practices in graphic design?

+ Yes

+ No

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Describe your creative process.

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How do you evaluate if your design is successful?

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How do you manage multiple projects and timelines?

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Describe your favorite project you did within a group. What did you do well? What did you learn?

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Have you attached a sample portfolio of previous work?

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+ no

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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