at City of Somerton in Somerton, Arizona, United States
Job Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this position develops a variety of marketing
communications and provides advanced professional graphic design services, produces high-end
visual, textural, and animated content for a variety of platforms (print publications, web pages, social
media, etc.,) and maintains the brand identity standards of the City of Somerton.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees
may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as
required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to
change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Designs and develops graphics, signs, brochures, reports, documents and other collateral
materials for City departments.
• Performs various graphic design functions such as development of logos, advertising
campaigns, and marketing materials, brochures, poster, fliers and signage.
• Creates and develops graphics to be used on the City’s social platforms.
• Researches, develops and recommends ideas and formats for various City projects.
• Collaborates with staff members and other City departments to meet all project timelines and
deliverables from creative concepts to completion.
• Negotiates and works closely with vendors and printers.
• Develops and maintains the City brand design guidelines.
• Manages the City’s photo library and collaborates with staff to manage and maintain the
City’s cloud based digital asset library.
• Monitor each departments information on the city website for accuracy, consistency and
updates as needed. Is the point of contact between City and web developers.
• Takes photographs, edits, schedules and publishes on various media platforms.
• Promotes City programs, special events and exhibits with community groups, and regional
organizations.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Somerton and the public by demonstrating
courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff;
promotes the City goals and priorities; and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other
duties as required or assigned.
