Graphic Designer - Denver International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $60,064-$80,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work in-person at Denver International Airport 3 days a week, with the option to work 2 days a week from home. Office hours are 8:30–5:00.

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days, and this is subject to change.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

About DEN 

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.  

Denver International Airport is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer who will work with both internal and external clients to create a broad range of graphic design solutions for print and digital media projects including branding, digital design and large-format design and printing. We are looking for an individual who can execute graphic design projects through pre- to post-production while maintaining quality and accuracy. This person will be involved in various capacities with a large volume of projects, many from start to finish, while upholding brand standards. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with great attention to detail and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a style that is clean, modern and minimalist and will be able to take direction from clients ranging from very specific to highly conceptual. This is an environment where great design is valued, high level visions are shared and collaboration, often with multiple revisions, are the path to inspired quality work.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will possess:

• Five-year minimum professional experience in graphic design, preferably with agencies, in-house creative trams, and/or government
• Demonstrated experience designing web and print products, creating designs for brochures, reports, posters, magazines, banners, website pages, trade show signage, etc.
• Experience working within a brand system
• Comfortable working responsibly with AI tools including Adobe Firefly
• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software products and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat)
• Distill complex, technical representations and make them visually appealing to a wide audience
• Strong time management skills and ability to work closely with the team to determine priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence and know-how to manage projects independently
• Exemplary interpersonal skills that include adaptability and the ability to navigate change with a
  solutions-based mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professionalism
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to problem-solve
• Portray emotional intelligence and resiliency in the face of critique and feedback
• Brainstorm and contribute ideas for a more efficient workflow
• The ability to take direction, prioritize and work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, take on new responsibilities and work in deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Familiar with industry standards for design, production and print execution
• Skilled in image formats, file compression, large-format printing and optimization techniques

Required Minimum Qualifications

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation. 

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications, Graphic Arts, Graphics Design, Multimedia Design or a related field of study.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in graphic design or developing visual materials or signage design. Two of the three years must be experience in computer aided design and publication.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: None

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Cover Letter
• A portfolio of design examples to share, ideally multi-channel marketing campaigns, out-of-home, digital design and print design (brochures, reports, large format, etc.)
• If chosen to advance to final rounds of interviews, you may be asked to complete a simple design test.
• Final candidates will be required to provide 2-3 references

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 3/18/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 3/17/2026 at 11:59 PM.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CM2530 Graphics Designer

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$60,064.00 - $99,105.00

Target Pay

$60,065 - $80,000/Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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