Visual Communications Designer - Town of Marana, AZ : Job Details

Salary: See Position Description Location : Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202500090 Department: Office of the Town Manager Opening Date: 08/04/2025 Closing Date: 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Arizona Town of Marana Marana 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 Description The 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 thepage. Alternative work schedules / scheduled telework may be available Expected Hiring Range: $56,739 - $70,924

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $56,739 - $85,109 Examples of Duties Strategic

• Supports the Senior Visual Communications Designer in the implementation of the Town of Marana brand management and marketing strategy
• Works 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/tasks forces to provide visual design expertise, ensure consistency with the Town's brand standards, and support the development of clear, engaging materials across departments.

Implementation

• Designs 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 platforms
• Provides creative input and design expertise across projects; makes informed choices about style, color, and composition to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment
• Collaborates with department representatives to plan, schedule, and complete projects; provides cost estimates, recommends production methods, and evaluates themes, target audience, budget, and timelines
• Contributes to organizing and keeping the town photo repository

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, visual communications or related field (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 field
• Practical expertise in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Office, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Municipal or public sector experience

• Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, articulate and present creative ideas and concepts, and receive feedback
• Ability to develop and grow new skills in response to evolving design trends, technologies, and community engagement strategies
• Awareness of visual accessibility standards and best practices
• Familiarity with maintaining brand consistency across multiple platforms

RECRUITMENT PROCESS To 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 September 1, 2025. APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES 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. TESTING 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 INFORMATION 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 ph (520) ###-#### / fx (520) ###-#### QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Nikki Hemphill / 520-###-#### / For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-###-####. 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. The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: 01 Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
• I have some college past the high school level
• I have an associate's degree
• I have a bachelor's degree
• I have a master's degree
• None of the above options apply to me

02 Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in design principles and techniques, composition, typography, communication and concept definition, or closely related field.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience

03 Please select the answer that most accurately describes your practical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite products, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

• I have no related experience
• I have entry level experience
• I am proficient
• I am an advanced user

04 Please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of skill in the following Microsoft Suite products: Office, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint.

• I have no related experience
• I have entry level experience
• I am proficient
• I am an advanced user

05 Please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

• I have no experience
• I have basic experience - I use social media in a personal capacity but not for professional purposes
• I am proficient - I use social media in a professional capacity (posting, scheduling, engagement)

06 Please select the answer that most accurately describes your level of experience presenting or articulating your ideas/concepts to clients, management, or team members.

• Limited experience - I haven't had many opportunities yet
• Moderate experience - I've had several opportunities to present or explain ideas in a professional setting
• Extensive experience - I regularly present ideas and adjust my communication style depending on the audience

07 Please provide a link to your design portfolio. We're looking for original, self-created work that reflects your design thinking and creativity. Submissions that rely heavily on pre-made templates (e.g., Canva-style designs) may not be considered. Required Question