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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for creative government in Arizona is $16.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creative government?

Creative Government jobs refer to roles within public sector organizations that focus on innovation, design, communications, and the arts. These positions can include graphic designers, public information officers, digital content creators, and policy advisors who bring creative approaches to problem-solving and public engagement. Creative professionals in government help communicate policies, design user-friendly services, and enhance the visual identity of government initiatives. Their work supports transparency, accessibility, and improved citizen experience with government services.

What types of projects does a creative government professional typically work on, and how do they collaborate with other departments?

Creative Government professionals are often involved in projects that enhance public communication, civic engagement, and the visual identity of government initiatives. Their work may include designing public campaigns, developing digital content, or organizing community events. Collaboration is key—they frequently work alongside policy makers, IT specialists, and communications teams to ensure messages are clear, accessible, and visually compelling. This role offers a dynamic environment where creativity directly impacts public perception and engagement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a creative role within government, and why are they important?

To excel in a creative government role, you need expertise in communication, public policy, and project management, often supported by a degree in public administration, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital design tools, content management systems, and data analysis platforms is commonly required. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help professionals deliver innovative solutions in complex bureaucratic environments. These skills are essential for effectively engaging the public, driving policy innovation, and ensuring successful program implementation.
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Graphic Designer

Embryriddle

Prescott, AZ • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Graphic Designer to provide visionary leadership.

**This is an in-person position.**

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the layout, design, and production of marketing and communications materials that support a consistent and cohesive university brand. This is a full-time, on-site administrative and professional staff position based at our Prescott, Arizona campus, reporting to the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.

This role requires a self-sufficient designer with a strong portfolio, excellent typography skills, and exceptional attention to detail. The Graphic Designer must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects while also executing focused, detail-driven creative work.

The position contributes to the development of innovative design solutions and collaborates with campus partners and colleagues across a creative team environment. A strong emphasis is placed on translating brand strategy into high-quality, production-ready deliverables, particularly in print and multi-page design work. This includes a strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and print production processes.

The Graphic Designer supports a diverse set of higher education audiences, including prospective students, donors, alums, faculty, staff, and parents. The role requires flexibility, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration across the university community.

Primary Job Functions and Duties:

  • Develop creative concepts and visual solutions that align with project goals and university brand standards. Execute designs for a variety of formats (publications, campaigns, digital assets, environmental graphics, etc.). Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution. Ensure accuracy, quality, accessibility, and consistency across all deliverables.
  • Collaborate with clients, copywriters, and the graphic design team to execute designs and adhere to the university brand, based on direction provided by the Creative Director and the Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.
  • Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices in higher education marketing and visual communication. Contribute ideas to improve creative workflows, processes, and team collaboration.

Secondary Job Functions and Duties:

  • Participate in weekly creative team meetings and one-on-one meetings to discuss project workload, priorities, and performance.
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to strengthen creative solutions.
  • Maintain accurate project status updates and task management within the department's project management system.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Creative Director or Director of Creative and Brand Strategy.

About us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

  • Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

  • Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

  • Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Area of Concentration: Graphic Design

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Ability to work in a complex university environment that is fast-paced, deadline-driven and collaborative.
  • Strong ability to communicate and present designs effectively, including client pitches, as well as to welcome feedback and incorporate requested changes as projects evolve.

Required Years of Work-Related Experience: 3-5 years

Type of Work-Related Experience: Creative/Marketing

Agency or higher-ed experience is preferred.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311784. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

  • Cover letter

  • Full CV

  • Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit ourwebsite.

Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contacteraujobs@erau.eduand should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.