Graphic Communication & Brand Manager

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We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

March 9, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

Department:
Strategy, Budget and Performance

Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $59,280.00 - $88,878.40/yr

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 others' 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.

• 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.

• 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…