Senior Creative Media Specialist

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:
Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits - We care about your well being.

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

As the nation’s 5th largest city, we are offering a unique opportunity to work with a specialized team of creative individuals responsible for delivering innovative design concepts for over 40+ departments within the City of Philadelphia.  While working directly with the Mayor’s Office of Communication, the Web & Creative Services Group generates over 300+ print concepts, digital advertisements and video productions annually, ranging from promotional flyers, brochures, annual reports, front-end website design concepts, application UX/UI designs, social media graphics, digital signage, live action videos, vector animations, script writing, video editing and pre- and post-production video work.

We are seeking a Senior Creative Media Specialist to lead a team of designers, schedule work, and oversee projects from concept to completion while specializing in print and digital design. This role requires a strong understanding of visual storytelling, branding, layout design, and multimedia production to develop high-quality creative assets. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled designer with expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and a passion for creating compelling, engaging, and strategically aligned visual content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance creative output.
• Oversee and manage multiple design projects, ensuring deadlines, brand consistency, and quality standards are met.
• Schedule and assign work to team members, balancing workloads effectively to meet priorities.
• Develop visually compelling print and digital assets that support branding, marketing, and communication goals.
• Maintain a consistent and professional brand identity across all design projects.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and creative teams to develop engaging visual content that meets strategic objectives.
• Work closely with printers and vendors to ensure high-quality print production.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, print production techniques, and digital design best practices.

Competencies

Leadership & Project Management

• Team Leadership – Guides, mentors, and develops designers.
• Project & Workflow Management – Oversees project intake, assigns work, and ensures deadlines are met.
• Strategic Thinking – Prioritizes projects based on impact and organizational goals.
• Communication & Collaboration – Engages stakeholders, provides clear direction, and fosters teamwork.
• Accountability – Ensures quality, consistency, and efficiency in all creative work.

Creative & Design Expertise

• Brand Stewardship – Maintains visual identity and