Community Graphic Designer Job at New York City Department of Consumer and Worke

This range is provided by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$62,868.00/yr - $72,298.00/yr

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more.

The External Affairs Division is responsible for promoting the Agency’s work through multimedia channels to reach and engage New York City’s diverse communities. The Community Graphic Designer will report to the Assistant Commissioner for Creative Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist and collaborate effectively with the Senior Graphic Designer and meet project deadlines;
• Attend, participate, and lead community outreach events, and assess community stakeholder feedback of Agency materials;
• 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 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; and
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency in graphics terminology, production procedures, and associated desktop software;
• 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 using Adobe After Effects or similar software;
• 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;
• Data Visualization / Infographics skills a plus;
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) for digital and print materials a plus;
• Writing skills a plus; and
• Public speaking skills a plus.

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.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

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.