City of New York
This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
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. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call or visit DCWP at nyc.gov / dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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. Duties of the Community Graphic Designer will include.
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills- Detail oriented and professional
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Residency 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.
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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. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call or visit DCWP at nyc.gov / dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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. Duties of the Community Graphic Designer will include.
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills- Detail oriented and professional
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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
Residency 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.
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