Graphic Communication & Brand Manager

  Closing Date: March 9, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.     Graphic Communication & Brand Manager Department: Strategy, Budget and Performance Full-time, Hybrid Salary Range: $59,280.00 - $88,878.40/yr   Job Summary The Graphic Communications & Brand Manager provides graphic design services to Milwaukee County's departments that do not have in-house graphic design resources. The role is also responsible for developing a countywide style guide and set of graphic communication standards. By modeling best practices, providing consultation and managing branding resources, this role ensures a uniform, consistent brand and visual communication strategy throughout Milwaukee County.    Hybrid Work Schedule: This position is expected to work Monday–Friday, with one (1) day in the office and four (4) days remote, subject to change based on organizational needs.     Job Responsibilities   Produce Graphic Design and Visual Communications Create work products that reflect and model Milwaukee County standards. Collaborate with departmental contacts, project managers, and internal communications team to provide graphic design and visual assets as needed. Produce effective graphic design and visual communications for print, web, logos, templates, signage and displays. Manage an inventory of work products that is accessible to internal customers and department colleagues.   Build Capacity for Graphic Production and Brand Alignment Ensure communication leads countywide are aware, understand, and can implement Milwaukee County’s brand identity with fidelity.  Build capacity throughout the County by developing trainings and supporting other’s learning.  Monitor graphics created by departments and provide proactive, constructive feedback.  Serve as IMSD’s point of contact to ensure Canva’s licensing process and standards align to support a strong culture of graphic communication     Manage and Maintain Graphic and Brand Resources Develop and maintain guides and manuals, templates, to promote norms for other Milwaukee County employees, contractors and partners.  Develop and maintain Milwaukee County photo library for use by all departments and agencies and help units find suitable images for their work products.   Maintain visual assets library accessible to employees in all departments and agencies.  Provide images to external stakeholders and partners when requested.    Develop and Enhance Milwaukee County's Brand Identity Research innovative programming and strategies to explore how Milwaukee County’s brand identity can evolve.   Present and champion new branding concepts to the County Executive’s Office, leadership, and communications leads in order to continually elevate Milwaukee County’s brand identity.  Serve as countywide resource on the brand, its assets and visual communication processes and practices.     Communications Hub Support Provide thought partnership for how the county’s communications systems and platforms can be enhanced and innovated.  Leverage the Project Management Office’s tools and tracking systems with fidelity to monitor progress regularly.  Provide website support to departments and webmaster/digital program manager.  Edit, develop, and disseminate written content for various communication mediums as needed.  Other duties as assigned.     Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or closely related field required Five (5) years or more of work experience in Branding, Marketing, Graphic Design or Communications required Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required Previous experience using font management software required Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to ten (10) lbs. required   Preferred Education, License/Certification and Experiences Previous work experience in a Supervisory or Management role preferred     Note: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION. PGNR23