Graphic Designer

About Our Job

The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors, we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver. Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community;

we're building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public.

• Welcoming: We make our resources, services, and expertise accessible for all, recognize the inherent dignity in each person, and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves.
• Curiosity: We foster a culture of exploration, innovation, and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth.
• Connection: We are neighbors. We foster relationships, listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information, ideas, and experiences.
• Equity: We work to change inequitable practices, structures and policies, and attitudes that drive them, to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems.
• Stewardship: We are accountable to our community, using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity, protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community.

If you're passionate about service, community engagement, and creating positive change, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge, connection, and equity.

Unrivaled Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees including but not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches %) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Enhanced Work/Life Balance:
  Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities;
  Courses and Career Development Resources
• Eco Pass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
• For more information please visit our website.

The Communications & Community Engagement (CCE) department provides library staff and customers with accurate and timely information; creates marketing and engagement efforts that elevate Denver Public Library’s brand; designs and delivers inclusive, dynamic special events; and fosters sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships. Through communications, marketing, events, and community-centered collaboration, CCE ensures Denver Public Library effectively connects with our communities, enhances public awareness of library resources and programs, and builds strong relationships that support equitable access, lifelong learning, and long-term growth.

The Denver Public Library is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to serve as a core contributor to our visual communications strategy. This position is responsible for the conceptualization, development, and execution of high-level design and multimedia content that supports the Library’s mission, programs, and community services. As a central creative resource, the Graphic Designer translates complex organizational goals into cohesive visual narratives.

This role demands a sophisticated understanding of layout principles, aesthetic theory, and brand management to ensure a unified identity across all digital and physical touchpoints. The successful candidate will manage the full production lifecycle—from initial stakeholder consultation and storyboarding to final print production and digital deployment—ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of professional quality and that the Library remains a modern, accessible, and visually…