Graphic Design Manager

Title: Graphic Design Manager

Location: Haymarket United States

Job Description:

Are you a visual storyteller with a bold creative vision and the skills to bring it to life? The Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism (PWCDEDT) is seeking a Graphic Design Manager who believes that great design shapes perception, builds connection, and drives impact.

About This Role:

In this role, you will serve as the department's design lead-developing concepts, creating visuals, and managing the execution of brand assets across digital, print, and experiential platforms. This position blends hands-on design expertise with creative direction and project coordination, making it a pivotal role on a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

• Conceptualize and create compelling visual assets including reports, presentations, campaign graphics, social media visuals, print collateral, signage, and digital ads.
• Guide the visual identity of the department, maintaining brand integrity while innovating new design expressions for evolving campaigns.
• Translate strategic objectives into thoughtful design solutions that support storytelling, engagement, and public perception.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align creative outputs with department-wide goals.

Creative Project Management

• Oversee the planning and execution of design projects, balancing quality, timelines, and workload.
• Manage a creative queue of priorities, track progress, and coordinate feedback across internal stakeholders.
• Optimize designs for use across digital, print, and environmental platforms.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide creative support to other team members-including the Digital Marketing Specialist and Events Manager-to ensure visual cohesion across all public-facing materials.
• Act as a design advisor for internal clients, offering expertise on layout, format, and creative direction.
• Represent the visual voice of the department in cross-agency projects and vendor relationships.

Innovation & Visual Growth

• Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and techniques to continuously raise the creative bar.
• Evaluate design effectiveness and audience engagement to inform future creative strategies.
• Work closely with Economic Development Marketing Manager to explore opportunities for motion graphics, interactive media, and video integration to expand storytelling potential.

Minimum Requirements:

• GED or High School Diploma
• 5+ years of professional design experience, including work on cross-platform campaigns.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead creative projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with an eye for detail.
• A sense of humor and a love of experimenting with new trends.
• A passion for thoughtful, strategic design and a refined visual sensibility.
• Passion for collaboration and bringing a playful spirit to team projects.
• Experience in economic development or public-sector marketing is a plus.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and strong visual design fundamentals.

Special Requirements:

None

Work Schedule:

Full-Time / Hybrid

Starting Salary Range:

$90,000-95,000

Note:

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.