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Planner I - Urban Design (Graphic Designer)

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Planner I - Urban Design (Graphic Designer)

Salary

$51,622.00 - $60,556.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2024419305201PDDPA

Department

Planning Department

Division

Planning & Development Op

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9001-Non Union Hourly Regular Service General

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a Graphic Designer (Planner I - Urban Design) position. This is an entry-level professional role that supports the 40-person department with a variety of graphic design tasks.

The ideal candidate will have formal training or demonstrated experience in graphic or visual design. They should be technically skilled, collaborative, and eager to work with City staff, project managers, directors, and community stakeholders to produce design materials that support and advance the department’s mission.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Graphic Designer will also contribute to the department’s communications, including website content and social media. This role involves translating project concepts into compelling visual content—both digital and print—for a range of internal and external audiences. The designer will provide creative input, develop visual strategies, and support the production of materials such as presentations used in executive meetings and community engagement efforts.

Examples of Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Design visually compelling graphics, layouts, and templates for planning reports, presentations, public notices, and other outreach materials.

• Develop and maintain consistent visual branding across all departmental communications, including print and digital formats.

• Support social media efforts by creating engaging graphics, short video clips, and other visual content tailored to platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.

• Format and prepare planning documents and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe InDesign.

• Edit and enhance photographs and images using Adobe Photoshop for use in public-facing materials.

• Create clear and accessible infographics, charts, and diagrams to communicate planning data and concepts.

• Collaborate with staff planners and architects to create accessible visuals for the public.

• Assist with exporting and visually optimizing maps (produced in GIS) for inclusion in reports and presentations.

• Ensure all materials meet accessibility best practices, including proper contrast and readability.

• Manage and organize graphic assets and project files in a shared file environment (SharePoint).

• Stay current on design trends, digital communication tools, and social media best practices relevant to public engagement and urban planning.

• Provide graphic expertise to project teams within the planning department and cross-agency teams across city government

• Manage and coordinate updates to the department website, including posting new content and ensuring visual consistency

Minimum Qualifications

Education

For all entry-level Planners, it is a requirement to have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, graphic design or other related field of study.

Experience

For entry into the Planner position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met. One year of experience in city planning, architectural design, or urbanization is preferred but not required.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 06/24/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

+ No High School Diploma or GED obtained

+ Has completed High School or Has obtained a GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree or Higher

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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