Graphic Designer

Do you care about where you live and want to be a part of a passionate team who cares as well? The Michigan Municipal League believes our communities play a critical role in all our lives. We believe in vibrant downtowns, great parks, strong local services, and creating the places we all want to live and work in. We believe strong communities have the power to support economic and social opportunities for all residents, including traditionally marginalized groups. If this sounds like something you believe in too, then our association might be the place for you.

The Michigan Municipal League (the League) is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team. The approximate starting salary range for this position is $53,000 to $58,000 depending on qualifications. The selected candidate will contribute to the success of the League’s marketing and communications efforts by creating print and electronic assets, publications, event branding/materials, videos and a variety of other creative deliverables while maintaining the League’s brand standards. Our ideal candidate has a strong eye for creative detail, is a self-starter with great initiative and problem-solving skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are willing to take on new challenges and can effectively multi-task and meet deadlines. A sense of humor will come in handy as will a willingness to jump in to do what’s needed (we all do!).

If you were working for us, here are just some of the things you would do (with or without a reasonable accommodation):

• Prepares digital graphics and visual assets for websites, stories, social media, email and promotional campaigns.
• Creates and produces original, brand-aligned designs for a range of marketing and communications efforts to help achieve strategic goals
• Meets design needs for various print materials, league magazine, handbooks, flyers, events material, presentations and reports
• Create and edit short and long form videos for League communication efforts.
• Review creative materials and assets to ensure accuracy of layouts, design principles, branding, quality and more.
• Consistently strive to ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as an integral part of our Marketing and Communications team and share ideas for creative, branding, communications and process improvement.
• Manage projects that contribute to overall communications campaigns.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of accessibility requirements and helps ensure content and projects meet accessibility standards
• Explores and understands the role that AI and other emerging technologies can bring to graphic design to enhance capabilities and increase efficiency

About You: Our ideal candidate will have:

• Education or technical training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree is required in graphic design, web design, or related field is required.
• Three or more years of professional experience in a similar role is required. Previous experience working with non-profits and/or local government will be helpful.
• A strong online portfolio is required.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, or other video editing software.
• Skill in HTML, WordPress, PowerPoint, video editing, or other related programs would be nice to have too.
• Experience working with external vendors will be very helpful.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with a high sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Ability to illustrate simple to complex graphic concepts.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and efficiently plan, organize, and implement work priorities.
• Ability to learn new skillsets and master new technologies.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with different personalities and individuals at all levels.
• Ability to live in Michigan to support the great state we represent.

About Us:

The Michigan Municipal League is a non-profit association and member organization of 500+ cities, villages and urban townships dedicated to making Michigan’s communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan’s communities. Through advocacy at the state and federal level, we proactively represent municipalities to help them sustain highly livable, desirable, and unique places within the state. We create and offer services and events to our members in order to help educate and inspire them to remain focused on their passion for the areas they represent. To learn more about the League, visit: www.mml.org

Here's What We Have to Offer:

We are looking for people who believe in our mission to help communities around the state. In return, we offer a stable, energetic, and fun atmosphere to support your work and career growth. In fact, we’ve received awards for our people-first culture!

In addition to being such a great place to work, the League also offers a flexible work environment, including remote work options and a generous approach to paid time off. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including platinum-level health insurance plans, retirement savings plans with a generous employer match, and a variety of other benefit offerings.

Interested in Joining our Team?

Fill out our quick application to get started. Please attach or provide a link to your portfolio of related work. All finalists will be subject to a background examination. Michigan law requires applicants to request confidentiality if desired.

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