Graphic Design Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Benefits – This position is not eligible for benefits except those required by law such as Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and workers compensation.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete projects and assignments with a high level of independence and self-direction

• Independently manage project workload, timelines, and priorities
• Create clear, effective, and visually engaging graphic design materials for print and digital use
• Translate complex information into accessible visual formats
• Prepare final files for print, digital publication, presentations, signage, social media, and other communications needs
• Revise and refine designs based on feedback while maintaining project deadlines

• Provide graphic design and visual brand support

• Design materials for campaigns, events, community engagement efforts, and organizational initiatives
• Create branded templates, layouts, graphics, and visual assets for use across departments
• Support the consistent application of the City’s brand standards across materials and platforms
• Help maintain, organize, and expand brand assets and design resources
• Ensure designs reflect accessibility, readability, and inclusive communication principles when appropriate
• Ensure all graphic design materials align with WCAG 2.0 AA digital accessibility standards, including appropriate color contrast, typography, alt text, and accessible document design

• Support organizational and departmental visual communication needs

• Partner with departments to understand design needs and deliver effective visual solutions
• Assist in developing visual concepts that support City priorities, programs, and services
• Contribute creative ideas that strengthen brand engagement and public understanding

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus experience, training, or coursework in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, or a related field.

• Experience creating graphic design materials for digital and print platforms
• Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
• Experience applying brand standards across a range of materials
• Experience preparing files for print production and digital publication
• Strong layout, typography, and visual communication skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices in visual communication is desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity.
Frequent demands: standing, walking, reaching, and handling.
Occasional demands: lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, and foot controls.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions).