Graphic Designer

King County Metro, the largest transit agency in the northwestern U.S., seeks to hire a Graphic Designer to join our Creative team. The ideal candidate thinks in ideas, not just visuals, and can turn complex goals into simple, striking creative that people remember and that inspires behavior change.

Serving a county with a population larger than 15 U.S. states, Metro provides bus, paratransit, vanpool, water taxi, and on-demand services, and operates the Seattle Streetcar, Sound Transit Link light rail and Sound Transit Express bus service. The agency’s national honors include Best Large Transit Agency in North America (American Public Transportation Association, three times–most recently in 2018) and Most Equitable Agency in Tackling Climate Change (Federal Transit Administration, 2022).

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, TLT (Term Limited Temporary) or STT (Short Term Temporary) vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

• Develop creative concepts and visual strategies that drive behavior change and support agency goals.
• Translate complex ideas and strategic objectives into clear and memorable visuals.
• Work with cross-functional teams on campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to shape campaign strategy and translate goals into compelling visual storytelling.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality and timelines.
• Stay current with design and advertising trends, bringing fresh, inclusive and innovative approaches to Metro’s communications.
• Ensure creative efforts align with agency brand standards, accessibility needs and equity principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated success developing creative strategy and design for integrated, multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect agency goals to effective creative approaches.
• Proficient in design fundamentals (color theory, iconography and universal symbols, composition and typography) and software (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop).
• Experience engaging diverse audiences and applying an equity and inclusion lens to a creative approach.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Digital animation, motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects and/or Premiere).
• Experience developing creative strategies for culturally diverse audiences.
• Proficient in a language in addition to English.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or file review.

This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees will have access to shared work spaces at various King County facilities.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.

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