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POSITION TITLE : INTERNAL ONLY - Specialist II, Graphic Design (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION # : req8001
DEPARTMENT : Comm. & Public Involvement
LOCATION : 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY : Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $62,126.00 - 103,545.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : $70,000.00 - 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 p.m. MT on 2 / 16 / 2025 .
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending : Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program : counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee / family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The City is seeking a Senior Graphic Design Specialist to join our Creative Services team within our dynamic Communications & Public Involvement Office (CPIO). CPIO is charged with developing marketing and communications across all City departments and bringing awareness to programs and services both internally and community wide. The Senior Graphic Design Specialist will deliver the production and technical creation of visual designs and materials using a variety of mediums to promote and support City initiatives that require communication to both internal and external audiences while supporting and shaping the City brand standards. This role contributes to the overall visual strategy while influencing and shaping marketing and process decisions and providing input on production of designs that include print, digital and specialty services as needed.
A successful Senior Graphic Design Specialist candidate will have an exceptional talent for design thinking, strategic thinking, brand development, building internal and external relationships, and supporting complex marketing and communication needs at a high volume and fast pace. The position requires adaptability and project management skills, along with exceptional design skills using current industry standards and software to support the many projects and services communicated by the City. This position does offer the opportunity to perform work remotely at times, but there is an expectation to be in person each week to align and learn from the larger team to help us achieve best outcomes. Creative Services, as well as the larger CPIO team, values collaboration, communication, and strategic planning to foster a creative and shared culture in support of the City's overall brand and communications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Management Responsibilities
City Competencies
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Minimum Preferred
College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field; related work experience is considered equivalent to education.
Experience Requirements
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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Specialist II, Graphic Design
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and / or Recreational Marijuana Use :
Because the possession and use of marijuana,whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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Salary : $62,126 - $103,545
