Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Communication and Marketing

Posting Date: August 3, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications: Open Until Filled

Starting Pay: $59,578.84 / Annually

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Status: Full-time

The Graphic Designer develops creative design concepts and visual content to support the City's communication, marketing, and special event initiatives. This includes-though is not limited to-design for the City magazine, electronic newsletters, flyers, posters, collateral materials, videos, the website, and social media channels. The role helps ensure brand consistency and strengthens the overall effectiveness of the City's communication efforts.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop high-quality graphic elements for both print and digital communication and marketing materials.
• Support the design and production of marketing campaigns-including social media content, targeted emails, online advertising, special event promotions, and other City communication initiatives.
• Create shareable digital content such as photographs, social media graphics, short videos, blog visuals, and other multimedia assets.
• Assist the Communications and Marketing team with the execution of new projects and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Coordinate with team members to produce strategic digital content that reflects industry best practices and aligns with City branding and communication goals.

• Self-motivated, hard-working, and well-organized, with resilience in adapting to evolving timelines, requests, and deliverables.
• Excellent graphic design skills with proven professional experience.
• Ability to prioritize workload and resources across multiple projects based on short-and long-term needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a graphic designer
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with web design and content management systems
• Photography editing skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Marketing, Digital media, or related field
• Additional qualifications in web design or animation are a plus

• The office environment is typical with no unusual requirements.

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify