Graphic Designer

Join the dynamic team in the Communications Division at the City of Lincoln! We are a dedicated group of professionals committed to serving our community and advancing the interests of our city. As part of our efforts to engage with residents and communicate effectively, we are seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our team.

As a Graphic Designer on the City Communications team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our city and conveying important information to our residents. You will work closely with our communications team to create engaging and informative graphics for various platforms, including social media, websites, print materials, presentations, and more.

What does a day in the life look like?

• Creating print and digital materials such as brochures, posters, packaging, and other visual media for the City of Lincoln and its divisions.
• Managing multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality work.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including public information officers, City staff, designers, copywriters, and developers, to execute projects effectively.
• Leading and guiding the development of brand design strategies, ensuring consistency across all visual elements and channels.
• Mentoring team members who assist with design, providing constructive feedback and fostering their growth and development.
• Encouraging a collaborative and creative work environment, motivating the team to achieve outstanding results.

Benefits for YOU

• The accrual of 88 hours of vacation leave hours per year.
• The accrual of 95.94 sick leave hours per year. 
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental term life insurance the first of the month following your start date.  
• Ability to contribute to a medical and/or dependent care flexible spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement at a rate of $1,250, inclusive of lab fees, per contract year for courses offered by an accredited educational institution. 
• $70,000 of life insurance. 
• After six months of employment the City will contribute to a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) on your behalf.
• Eligible to enroll in the City’s 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%.  
• You may elect to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Plan. 
• You are eligible to receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of a child/children or starting the placement of a child/children through adoption or foster care. 

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, communications, marketing, business or public administration emphasizing public relations, public affairs and public information work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.