Planning Graphic Designer - Phoenix Convention Center

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues hosts a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area, the city of Phoenix and the state of Arizona by supporting tourism-related industries, businesses, and cultural organizations.

This position will create graphics for print, social media, interactive multimedia, video and film in connection with the marketing goals of the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues. This may include brochures of the facilities, artwork for advertisements, social media graphics and more. The Planning Graphic Designer works under the general supervision of the Public Information Officer. Work is reviewed in terms of the effectiveness of the finished project. Considerable latitude and independence are allowed in the development and completion of projects.

Essential Functions Include:

• Designs and prepares print, digital, social media, maps, displays, brochures and related marketing and communications materials.
• Makes artist conceptions of projects using various types of media.
• Advises on artistic and visual aid presentation of marketing materials.
• Performs video and image editing.
• Uses computer graphics and photo editing software to prepare comprehensive layouts various forms of media.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Strong eye for branding.
• Willingness to draft multiple mockups for each project.
• Willingness to be collaborative across multiple divisions.
• Ability to:
  • Manage multiple deadlines at once.
  • Track and keep record of their work.
  • Work on multiple projects at once.
  • Take constructive feedback.
  • Create print and digital marketing materials independently under general supervision.
  • Communicate orally with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face one- on-one settings or using a telephone.
  • Work cooperatively with other City employees.
  • Present facts clearly and accurately in graphic form.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
  • Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Pay Range: $26.18 - $44.77 per hour

Hiring Range: $26.18 - $38.68 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 353. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

• Associate's degree in computer graphics, art, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in commercial graphics design.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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• The City job description can be found here.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Proficiency in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
  • Proficiency in animation software.
  • Photo and video editing.
• Experience in/with
  • Designing in both digital (social media, digital ads, website) and print material (brochures, guides, wayfinding signage)
  • Tourism industry.
  • Using digital cameras and related equipment.
  • Using animation software.
  • Managing digital signage and wayfinding systems.

Recruitment closes October 6, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Planning Graphic Designer, JC:18040, ID# 58860, 09/23/25 ,USM, DB, Benefits:003.

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