Graphic Communication & Brand Manager

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

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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.

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.