Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Pay & Benefits
About the Opportunity
The City of Ventura is seeking a visually creative and collaborative Graphics Specialist I/II to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the City's visual communications by designing high-quality print and digital materials that support City programs, services, events, outreach, and initiatives.
From brochures and annual reports to social media graphics, signage, and marketing materials, you'll transform ideas and design engaging visual communications that inform, educate, and inspire.
Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position .
This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the incumbent and the staffing needs of the City.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Design and produce brochures, flyers, posters, banners, reports, forms, maps, logos, and other print and digital communication materials.
Meet with City staff to understand project goals, develop creative concepts, and deliver designs that meet department needs.
Create layouts, illustrations, graphics, and visual content that align with City branding and design standards.
Prepare artwork and files for digital publication, commercial printing, and online distribution.
Coordinate graphic production from concept through final product, including working with outside vendors.
Manage multiple graphic design projects simultaneously while maintaining production schedules and meeting deadlines.
Photograph events, facilities, and projects for use in publications, presentations, websites, and promotional materials.
Organize, archive, and manage digital artwork, photographs, and graphic assets for future use.
Maintain and troubleshoot graphic design software and stay current with emerging design trends, technology, and industry best practices.
Review and proof all work to ensure accuracy, consistency, quality, and compliance with City standards before final production
The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an experienced graphic designer who creates engaging print and digital communications that are visually appealing, accurate, and aligned with organizational branding. They are creative, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
The successful candidate will have:
Experience and be proficient on the Mac platform designing professional print and digital communications using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
A strong understanding of graphic design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, branding, and print production.
Experience preparing files for commercial printing, digital publishing, and web applications.
The ability to coordinate projects from initial concept through final production while collaborating effectively with internal customers and stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain digital assets, prioritize competing assignments, and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to adapt to new technology, software, and evolving graphic design trends.
Experience with CivicPlus, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is highly desirable .
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or a related field is highly desirable .
Minimum Qualifications – Required
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school, supplemented by college-level courses in graphic design or computer graphics, and one year of computerized graphics design experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required.
In addition, Graphics Specialist II requires 18 months (2½ years total experience) of computerized graphics design experience equivalent to that of a Graphics Specialist I with the City of Ventura. A Bachelor's degree in art or graphics design is preferred .
Required knowledge : Mac Platform, Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.
License : Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
How to Apply
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.
Please submit three (3) digital samples of work that demonstrate your graphic design talents.Samples can be attached to your application or via links.
It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
Selection Process
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted in-person or via video teleconference. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
THE SCHEDULE
The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.
Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m . – Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
Week of August 24, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
Week of August 31, 2026 - Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.
Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the oral panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to the department interview process .
September 2026 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
Additional Information
To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page .
Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team :
[email protected]
(805) 654-7802
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: [email protected].
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
