Sr. Marketing Design Specialist

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.

Job Summary:

The Senior Marketing Design Specialist creates digital, motion, and print assets that support OpenGov’s marketing campaigns, brand presence, and customer engagement. This role produces high-quality visuals across web, email, events, and content marketing while ensuring brand consistency and effective communication. The specialist independently manages design projects from concept through delivery and partners with teams across Marketing. The role also leverages AI-driven design tools to support ideation, prototyping, and content creation, including animation and motion graphics.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Creative Execution

• Create digital, print, and motion assets for campaigns, including ebooks, landing pages, web components, ads, emails, social graphics, and event materials.

• Develop animations and motion graphics to support marketing content and brand storytelling.

• Use AI design tools for concept exploration, rapid prototyping, visual generation, and iterative refinement.

• Maintain and evolve reusable templates, components, and design system elements for use across the organization.

• Project Management & Delivery

• Manage design projects from concept to production, including intake, scoping, timelines, stakeholder communication, and final delivery.

• Work independently to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Present concepts and iterations to stakeholders and incorporate feedback efficiently.

• Brand Stewardship

• Maintain and update brand guidelines and design system components as the brand evolves.

• Review and refine assets produced by colleagues or vendors to ensure brand consistency.

• Contribute recommendations for improving visual standards and processes.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with content, demand generation, web, field marketing, and product marketing teams to develop assets that meet campaign objectives.

• Adapt visuals for use across channels and formats based on partner needs.

• Stay current on design, AI, and motion trends and identify opportunities to strengthen creative output.

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or marketing design roles.

• Strong proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and other design tools.

• Working knowledge of Jira for project management

• Experience with motion design and animation (e.g., After Effects, Jitter, Capcut, or similar tools).

• Hands-on familiarity with AI-driven creative tools, such as Midjourney, Runway, or Airia for visual development and ideation.

• Understanding of design best practices for digital and print deliverables.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work on deadline.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

• Experience developing templates, layouts, or reusable components.

• Familiarity with HTML/CSS is preferred.

• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS tools is a plus.

• Portfolio demonstrating design range, motion work, and ability to communicate complex ideas visually.

Compensation:
Atlanta, GA: $75,000 - $88,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.