Graphic Designer; Visual Information Specialist), Grade N21

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The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $70,556 to $112,166, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

Montgomery County Office of Public Information (PIO) is the communications hub for the County government, responsible for effectively conveying the County Executive’s vision, priorities, and initiatives to the public. Serving a diverse community of over 1.1 million residents, PIO develops and delivers timely, accurate, and engaging content across a wide range of topics.

Our team is made up of skilled professionals specializing in public relations, graphic design, website management, social media, television and video production, event planning, marketing, advertising, and photography. Together, we ensure that the County's message reaches all communities through clear, inclusive, and impactful communication.

The Office of Public Information is seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This is a fast‑paced environment that often requires meeting tight deadlines and responding to last‑minute requests driven by local and national news cycles. We’re looking for a visual communicator with excellent design skills and a strong understanding of digital and print media who can develop compelling materials that support County programs, services, and events.

The ideal candidate will bring experience working in a large organization or government setting and will be highly proficient with design software and digital tools. A deep understanding of accessibility standards, design best practices, and project management is essential. You should be detail‑oriented, creative, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are key to success in this role.

• Design and produce high-quality digital and print materials that reflect County programs, priorities, and initiatives.
• Ensure designs meet government accessibility standards and visually engage for broad and diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with County departments and staff to understand communication goals and deliver creative solutions.
• Create branding, signage, and promotional materials for events and press conferences.
• Update and manage web graphics and digital assets in collaboration with the team.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values innovation, responsiveness, and service excellence.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work in person at locations outside the office. Flexibility with work scheduling is essential, as occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events and urgent communications needs.

Montgomery County Government offers a telework program in accordance with its official policy.

• The first six months of employment are fully in‑office.
• Telework eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to departmental needs.
• The majority of work will be on‑site to ensure collaboration with the team.

Five (5) years of experience in commercial art, graphic design, television production or a related field, with strength in the design of total visual information products or a related field.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art, Commercial Design, Television Production, or a related field.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

• 3+ years of experience in quick motion graphic editing for social media.
• Professional experience creating…