Graphic Designer

Graphic DesignerThis position would report to the Senior Art Director within the Marketing and Digital Communications Unit and would create print and digital materials to boost civic participation in NYC. The ideal candidate would work well independently and alongside other collaborators, with an inclusive mindset, and be well-versed in accessible design. Please note that a portfolio of past work will be required for all applications. The responsibilities and tasks to be completed in this role include, but are not limited to:Creating informational and outreach materials for voter education and engagement.Producing images, illustrations, and infographics for social media and website graphics.Supports in the quality assurance (QA) and review of multilingual digital and out-of-home (OOH) assets for all seasonal Get Out the Vote' (GOTV) campaigns.Researching and staying up to date on industry trends and techniques.Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Behaviors (KSAOs):Advanced understanding of typography, layout, balance, and color.Knowledge of fundamental design standards (kerning, leading, rags, etc.)Intermediate knowledge and experience with print production.Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat).Excellent interpersonal skills and communicator.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to remain flexible and calm while managing a high volume of work.Works well with others and collaborates respectfully and responsively with colleagues and external vendors, requesting support when needed.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of languages other than English preferred.Knowledge and experience with Figma, Adobe Express, and Adobe After Effects.Experience designing for multicultural and multilingual communities.Excellent organizational skills.Knowledge of trends on social media.Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy, public service, and money in politics.Minimum Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or - A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or - Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at Requirement:New 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 Information:The 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.