Art Director

Serving the People Who Serve the People

 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.

 

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.

Job Title:  Art Director

 

Summary Description

The Art Director works to conceptualize strategic solutions that achieve goals and generate new ideas. They oversee designers in the creation of custom designs that are innovative and resonate emotionally with our clients and their audiences. The Art Director uses their technical skills, product knowledge and thorough research skills to determine which tools and elements to utilize in order to support and represent the design concept. They strive to do what’s best for the business and work to stay on the forefront of design and technology. They serve as a technical resource for other designers by providing guidance and training to support the team. The Art Director actively works to support and assist the Director of Operations and Design Director to meet company and department goals and carry out the mission/vision.

 

 

EEO Statement:

We are an EEO Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Granicus not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  

Essential Function

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Provides proper technical oversight for Simpleview products and website integrations.
• Presents and/or pitches website and digital design work like website prototypes and/or visual identity offerings.
• Prepares for and conducts strategic meetings with clients that align with major milestones and creative deliverables.
• Identifies opportunities for upsell and can make thoughtful recommendations that may realize an improved or more efficient outcome.
• Makes strategic decisions in a timely manner and communicates them successfully to internal and external teams.
• Proactively manages complex projects with thorough preparedness in order to meet deadlines.
• Conducts ongoing product training and design implementation best practices to ensure quality standards.
• Maintains awareness of project scope to ensure delivery of assets that are under budget, on time, and meet internal and external expectations.
• Leads creative direction based on the capabilities of Simpleview software, principles of UX, responsive design, and clients’ brand guidelines.
• Directly reports to the Design Director and works to uphold larger department initiatives determined by the Director of Operations.
• Manages a team of designers and conducts regular check-ins, 1-on-1s, and provides opportunities for career development and individualized training or mentorship.
• Completes time entries on a daily basis to ensure proper tracking of project scope/completion, budget, and personal capacity.

Experience/Credentials:

• Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in design and/or art direction roles.
• Proven track record in team leadership, including supervisory and employee management responsibilities.
• Strong client-facing experience, with exposure to communication strategies and sales support.
• Expertise in digital marketing design, including campaigns, landing pages, and advertising assets.
• Ability to collaborate with Sales and Professional Services teams on pitches and pre-contract scoping discussions.
• Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (mainly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Exceptional time management skills, ensuring timely completion of personal tasks, design workflows, and project milestones.
• Proven ability to lead and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to clear, proactive, and open communication with team members and stakeholders.

 

Other Job Info

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the working days/weeks within the year.
• Must be able to work in a similar time zone to the parent department.

 

Security Requirement:

Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

USD $70,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!

 

Security and Privacy Requirements

• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

 

The Team

• We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

 

The Culture

• At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
  a part of our journey.
• A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
  sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.
• We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
  population
  
  

The Impact

• We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

At Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—starting from day one.

Here’s what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:

Flexibility & Balance

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
  
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
  
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness

• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
  
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
  
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
  
• On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future

• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
  
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
  
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition

• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
  
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.