City of Yukon, OK
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Yukon, OK Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202400047 Department:
Administration Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Position Summary The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design, creative direction, and production of publications, printed materials, promotional items, display graphics, presentations, videos, and interactive communications. This role supports the City's communication and marketing efforts across all channels. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Represent the creative and design services of the Community Enhancement Department in project planning meetings alongside other marketing team members. • Develop and implement major publication projects. • Collaborate with the Community Enhancement Department and other team members to design components for promotional programs, initiatives, and trade shows, including display graphics, promotional items, collateral materials, and interactive media. • Prepare periodic newsletters and monitor all print and electronic communications for brand consistency. Support staff to ensure quality and consistency in communications. • Assist in compiling marketing plan materials. Design, coordinate, and produce high-quality publications and materials supporting the City's goals and initiatives. • Assist in the maintenance and development of the City's websites, including high-quality interactive presentations using computer and video technologies. • Design print advertisements for newspapers, magazines, and other publications. • Promote the City's work by submitting programs to local, national, and international award programs. • Manage projects within budget and coordinate printing and production with vendors. • Perform other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Broad knowledge of graphic design, marketing, and related fields. • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • The City of Yukon supports apprenticeships and provides training opportunities. Education and Experience • College degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field preferred. • Minimum of 2 years' experience with advanced design and desktop publishing skills in PC and MAC environments preferred. • Knowledge of printing processes is preferred. Software Skills • Advanced: Adobe Creative Cloud, Presentation/PowerPoint, Other • Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing • Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Payroll Systems, Spreadsheet Supplemental Information
Additional Information • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must have a valid driver's license. • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. • Some independent travel is required; reliable transportation is necessary. PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.
Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance: The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit. Birthday Check: 40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period. CDL License Incentive: $ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year. College Degree Incentive: Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually *City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain. Health/Dental Insurance: The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental coverage. You may add dependents to your health insurance at your cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date. Holidays: General full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. These are to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy. Longevity: Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service, Retirement: General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2024-2025 the City will contribute 14.72% per pay check toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years. This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days. Share the Savings: If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance, we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter. Sick Leave: General employees earn 8 hours per month. You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous months of employment. Vacation Leave: General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment. You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous months of employment. Water License Incentive: $ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.
NOTE:
We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Yukon, OK Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202400047 Department:
Administration Opening Date:
10/22/2025 Closing Date:
11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Position Summary The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design, creative direction, and production of publications, printed materials, promotional items, display graphics, presentations, videos, and interactive communications. This role supports the City's communication and marketing efforts across all channels. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Represent the creative and design services of the Community Enhancement Department in project planning meetings alongside other marketing team members. • Develop and implement major publication projects. • Collaborate with the Community Enhancement Department and other team members to design components for promotional programs, initiatives, and trade shows, including display graphics, promotional items, collateral materials, and interactive media. • Prepare periodic newsletters and monitor all print and electronic communications for brand consistency. Support staff to ensure quality and consistency in communications. • Assist in compiling marketing plan materials. Design, coordinate, and produce high-quality publications and materials supporting the City's goals and initiatives. • Assist in the maintenance and development of the City's websites, including high-quality interactive presentations using computer and video technologies. • Design print advertisements for newspapers, magazines, and other publications. • Promote the City's work by submitting programs to local, national, and international award programs. • Manage projects within budget and coordinate printing and production with vendors. • Perform other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Broad knowledge of graphic design, marketing, and related fields. • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • The City of Yukon supports apprenticeships and provides training opportunities. Education and Experience • College degree in marketing, graphic design, or related field preferred. • Minimum of 2 years' experience with advanced design and desktop publishing skills in PC and MAC environments preferred. • Knowledge of printing processes is preferred. Software Skills • Advanced: Adobe Creative Cloud, Presentation/PowerPoint, Other • Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing • Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Payroll Systems, Spreadsheet Supplemental Information
Additional Information • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must have a valid driver's license. • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. • Some independent travel is required; reliable transportation is necessary. PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.
Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance: The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit. Birthday Check: 40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period. CDL License Incentive: $ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year. College Degree Incentive: Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually *City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain. Health/Dental Insurance: The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental coverage. You may add dependents to your health insurance at your cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date. Holidays: General full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. These are to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy. Longevity: Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service, Retirement: General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2024-2025 the City will contribute 14.72% per pay check toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years. This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days. Share the Savings: If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance, we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter. Sick Leave: General employees earn 8 hours per month. You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous months of employment. Vacation Leave: General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment. You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous months of employment. Water License Incentive: $ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.
NOTE:
We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.