Senior Designer - Main Library

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Full Time Professionals Columbus, OH, US

Job Title:Senior Designer (40 hrs./Exempt/Full
-time)
Location: Marketing & Communications - Main Library (on-site)
Pay Range:$60,486.40 - $ (commensurate with experience)

Note: For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy

A portfolio demonstrating professional graphic design and brand development work is required.

Open to all doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that's how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

The Senior Designer is responsible for advancing and protecting Columbus Metropolitan Library's visual brand through creative leadership and exceptional graphic design. This position serves as one of the department's designers and brand stewards, developing compelling visual communications that support and advance the library's mission, strategic priorities, and customer experience. The Senior Designer works with stakeholders across the organization to translate business needs into effective visual solutions while ensuring consistency with the library's brand standards.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day work of the library's graphic design function, and serves as a trusted advisor on design, branding, and visual communication.

• Serves as CML's subject matter expert on brand standards, visual identity, typography, layout, accessibility, and design best practices.
• Leads the implementation, stewardship, and evolution of Columbus Metropolitan Library's visual brand identity across print, digital, environmental, and promotional materials.
• Creates strategic, high-quality graphic design solutions that communicate organizational priorities and effectively engage the library's audiences.
• Provides creative direction and consultation during project planning, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify objectives and recommend design approaches that support organizational goals.
• Provides Marketing & Communications' design and branding recommendations while collaborating with departments to adapt creative solutions that meet operational needs without compromising brand integrity.
• Manages creative initiatives across departments and manages multiple design projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Develops and maintains design systems, templates, style guides, and creative resources that improve organizational efficiency and strengthen visual consistency.
• Supports design needs for marketing email templates and organizational websites, maintaining visual continuity across platforms.
• Collaborates with colleagues and manages external vendors and print partners to produce marketing and communication materials, coordinating project specifications, estimates, production, and quality assurance.
• Evaluates emerging design trends, creative technologies, and workflow improvements, making recommendations that enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual…