Visual Communications Designer

Town Of MaranaMarana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.Position DescriptionThe Town of Marana is seeking a Visual Communications Designer to work in the Communications Division of the Town Manager's Office. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity to contribute to the communication and marketing materials that shape how the community sees, experiences, and connects with the Town.As a Visual Communications Designer, you will collaborate with departments to support the delivery of 5-star services across all areas of Town operations, including public safety, recreation, development services, utilities, internal services, and more. Your work will be highly visible, including but not limited to being featured in parks, on videos, at events, and throughout Town facilities. This position is instrumental in upholding and evolving the Town's brand, which reflects the professionalism and integrity of Marana's public services.The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.Alternative work schedules / scheduled telework may be availableExpected Hiring Range: $59,576 - $74,470Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.Salary Range: $59,576 - $89,365Examples Of DutiesStrategicSupports the Senior Visual Communications Designer in the implementation of the Town of Marana brand management and marketing strategyWorks closely with departments to create visual concepts that promote and support a wide range of Town programs, initiatives, and services.Serves on internal and external committees/task forces to provide visual design expertise, ensure consistency with the Town's brand standards, and support the development of clear, engaging materials across departments.ImplementationDesigns and produces a wide range of printed and digital materials to support Town branding, events, programs, and campaigns—including logos, icons, video graphics, and content for web, intranet, and mobile platformsProvides creative input and design expertise across projects; makes informed choices about style, color, and composition to ensure visual consistency and brand alignmentCollaborates with department representatives to plan, schedule, and complete projects; provides cost estimates, recommends production methods, and evaluates themes, target audience, budget, and timelinesContributes to organizing and keeping the town photo repositoryMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.)Over three years of experience working in the creative design field, with a strong portfolio demonstrating well-rounded knowledge of design principles and techniques, composition, typography, communication, and concept definition, or closely related fieldCompletion of the Town of Marana background checkAn equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, visual communications or related fieldPractical expertise in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopKnowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Office, Excel, Teams, PowerPointKnowledge of social media platformsMunicipal or public sector experienceAbility to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, articulate and present creative ideas and concepts, and receive feedbackAbility to develop and grow new skills in response to evolving design trends, technologies, and community engagement strategiesAwareness of visual accessibility standards and best practicesFamiliarity with maintaining brand consistency across multiple platformsRecruitment ProcessTo be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. This recruitment will close on 9/14/2026 at 5:00 pm.All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to participate in a practical exercise. More information will be provided at that time.Town Of Marana Contact Information11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 ph View phone number on click.appcast.io / fx View phone number on click.appcast.io QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Nikki Hemphill / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.