Graphic Designer - New York, United States - NYC Careers

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Graphic Designer :

Agency: CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION

Posted on: 04/19/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Communications& Marketing

Salary range: $49, $57, THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM.
The Communications & Marketing Division is responsible for promoting the Agency's work through multimedia channels to reach and engage New York City's diverse communities.
The Graphic Designer will report to the Senior Graphic Designer.

Duties of the Graphic Designer will include:

Assist with design of Agency materials and marketing collaterals, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, reports, advertising, inspection checklists, posters, signage, custom forms, licensing plates, stickers, etc.
Provide design support for Agency digital projects, including graphic needs for the Agency's intranet, website, social media platforms, and multimedia presentations.
Help develop communications and marketing plans for public education campaigns in cooperation with other Agency staff.
Coordinate with outside vendors (i.e., printers, translation services, etc.) when needed to provide needed assets or to ensure proper production of print materials.
Audit signage and publications in Agency public areas.

Minimum Qualifications(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state's Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in "1" or "2" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.

Preferred Skills- Strong organizational and time management skills. - Detail oriented and professional. - Understanding of graphics terminology and production procedures, as well as proven experience working with related desktop programs. - Background in Web/print design, layout, and production. - Experience working in both Mac and PC environments. - Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and other programs. - Basic animation skills. - Ability to troubleshoot and willingness to learn new software as needed. - Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color usage. - Experience both conceiving and implementing creative concepts. - Experience designing a wide range of print materials. - Experience handling and proofreading copy-heavy documents and ability to work with complex stylesheets. - Experience working with multilingual files. - Experience researching stock photography and working with photographers on image needs. - Experience working with outside vendors (printers, translation services, etc.). - Experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Word and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with graphic industry standards and best practices. - Experience with Project Management tools a plus. - Bilingual skills a plus. - Illustration skills a plus.

- Writing skills a plus.- 55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.- Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications(1)