GRAPHIC DESIGNER - LIBRARY 21C - 40 HOURS (400000483)

GRAPHIC DESIGNER - LIBRARY 21C - 40 HOURS (400000483)


Posting start & end date05/14/2026 - 05/26/2026





Type


INTERNAL & EXTERNAL


Salary Range


$21.92


Location


COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE


Position Description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Library 21c | 40 hours per week, non-exempt | Position

Open to all qualified current staff and external applicants

Date Posted: May 14, 2026

Location: 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Starting Wage: $21.92 per hour - $27.61 per hour + full benefits

(for benefits information, please see ppld.org/careers/benefits)

Position Hours: 40 hours per week per the following schedule:

Monday – Friday : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Evenings and weekends as required.

Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.

Application Procedure:


Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org/careers at the Application Tab. If It is an internal only job posting, please log In to Employee Access to fill the application.


Attachments should be submitted online in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm


Requires portfolio, resume, and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a portfolio, resume and cover letter.


If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531 - 6333, ext. 6380 or send an email to [email protected]


Closing Date: This position is open until May 26, 2026, at 9:59 p.m. MST.

EOE: As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender expression, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy.

Position Summary

Support the Library’s mission by producing visual design solutions in digital and print media that reflect the brand of Pikes Peak Library District. Coordinate production of print and other design projects by maintaining communication with clients, print vendors, and Communications department.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Design and produce promotional and educational materials for both external and internal audiences, such as social media graphics, print marketing collateral, building signage, and bookmarks.
Conceptualize, design, and produce creative assets and products for internal and external audiences like logos, ads, infographics, and website graphics.
Design and lay out specific marketing campaigns, as well as select Districtwide print publications, such as magazines, brochures, and financial reports.
Support marketing team with developing and executing Districtwide campaigns, initiatives, and programs.
In conjunction with colleagues, coordinate production of print publications, collateral, and other projects, including but not limited to vendor communication and distribution.
Serve as a steward of all brand creative assets; ensure all graphic design projects adhere to brand guidelines and standards.
Complete design projects from concept through final art on deadline, using commercial art/computer graphic techniques.
Maintain effective and collaborative relationships with internal customers and vendors; consult with staff regarding graphic needs and edits.
Develop easy-to-use branded templates and tools for Library staff, such as fliers, social media graphics, and signage.
Organize and maintain digital collection of creative assets and projects, stock art, and PPLD photography; adhere to file naming conventions.
Support coordination and production of interior and exterior signage
Provide graphic design support to the Friends of PPLD and the PPLD Foundation.
Handle non-press paper, laminating, and other print supplies for the Communications department.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

Keep informed about Library and department information.
Utilize and reference brand guidelines and strategic plans for all work.
Maintain technical knowledge in graphic design and emerging trends.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Engage in professional development and educational opportunities, including participation in community and professional organizations.
May serve on Library teams.
Attend regular department meetings and scheduled all-staff meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

Knowledge of PPLD’s policies and procedures, with the ability to follow them.
Ability to act as an ambassador of PPLD by promoting its mission and vision to the public.
Demonstrate creativity in designing and producing design solutions for promotional materials and signage.
Ability to convey overall look, feel, and voice of PPLD through visually compelling graphics and consistent visual style.
Knowledge of Communications department’s guidelines, standards, and priorities.
Demonstrate working knowledge of graphic design principles, practices, techniques, standards, and equipment.
Display understanding of marketing concepts, reprographic processes, and publication and print standards.
Exhibit excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate strong time management skills and attention to detail, with an ability to focus and prioritize projects.
Ability to provide superior customer service and communications during all interactions and exhibit professional demeanor in all situations.
Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and AI graphic design tools.
Demonstrate proficiency using applications software, including Microsoft 365 applications, along with standard office equipment.
Must be a responsive, adaptable, and supportive team player who values collaboration.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse environment, organize daily work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with patrons, coworkers, and with employees at all levels. Has regular on-time attendance.
Exercise professionalism and good judgement in interpersonal interactions.

Education and Experience:

Requires a minimum of three years of professional experience as a graphic designer or as a graphic, commercial, or production artist.
Requires an associate’s degree in graphic design, commercial art, visual communication, or another related field; formal education requirements can be substituted with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Experience working with public information and marketing in a library or nonprofit organization is preferred.
Bilingual ability is a plus in serving a diverse community.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Position requires the ability to sit and use a computer or standard office equipment for extended periods. Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, twist and squat. Position requires the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

This position is eligible for telecommuting with supervisor approval and based on employee performance. Employees will be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or events at the Library as directed by their supervisor or as necessary for the performance of their job duties.

Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Management may require changes to a position’s schedule, days, times, and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.

The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Conditions of Employment:

All selected candidates…

are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Pikes Peak Library District participates in E-Verify. are subject to a full reference and
ground investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-Verify), education, former employment, and criminal history.
may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities.
may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met.
must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy.
understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law.


Special Requirement(s)

APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE


SCHEDULE POSTED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT