Graphics Supervisor (Promotional Only)

- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES -

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilTuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $76,157.33 - $102,051.66 Annually (DOQ)
  

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Graphics Supervisor (Promotional Only).

The Graphics Supervisor plans, organizes, and oversees the City's graphics section, supervising graphics staff while providing overall creative design services that support departments across the organization. This position combines hands-on graphic design expertise with day-to-day leadership, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality visual communications that enhance City programs, services, and public outreach.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising the City's graphics section, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, meet established design standards, and support the communication needs of City departments.
  
• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple graphic design projects, collaborating with City staff to identify project goals, establish timelines, and deliver high-quality visual communications.
  
• Research, develop, and produce creative print and digital materials, including publications, presentations, marketing materials, illustrations, signage, and other visual content that supports City programs and services.
  
• Oversee the production process from concept through final delivery, including preparing files for print and digital distribution, coordinating production schedules, and maintaining graphic assets and archives.
  
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff by assigning work, monitoring progress, providing coaching and performance feedback, and assisting with personnel actions, staffing needs, and workflow processes.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, standards, and best practices to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of the City's graphics program.
  
• Administer the graphics program budget by assisting with budget development, monitoring expenditures, forecasting resource needs, and recommending purchases of equipment, software, and materials.
  
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized design, printing, production, equipment maintenance, and other graphics-related services, ensuring quality work and timely project completion.
  
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in graphic design, visual communications, branding, digital communications, social media, and related fields, incorporating innovative solutions into City projects.
  

The Ideal Candidate - Preferred Qualifications

We're looking for a creative and collaborative leader who is passionate about visual communications and public service.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced graphic design professional with the ability to create compelling print and digital communications that support a wide range of audiences and initiatives.
  
• Have experience leading and developing others by fostering a positive team environment, providing coaching and feedback, and effectively managing competing priorities.
  
• Be able to balance creativity with organization by managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
  
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, departments, vendors, and stakeholders to understand project needs and deliver exceptional customer service.
  
• Embrace innovation and continuous improvement
  

Minimum Qualifications - Required

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in graphics design, art, or related field and two years of experience as a graphics designer or Graphics Specialist II with the City of Ventura. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required. Lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable .

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

How to Apply

-OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES -

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

• To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.
  
• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. 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.
  

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.
  
• A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later 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.

• Tuesday, July 14, 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 July 14, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
  
• Week of July 20, 2026 - Department selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the interview panel.
  
• July 2026 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
  

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Graphics Supervisor .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(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: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

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!

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