Overview
Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking a creative, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join their team as a Graphic Arts Project Advisor in the Production Services division. A Graphic Arts Project Advisor assists in streamlining the creation of visual content, while assisting management of design projects from concept to completion, and ensures the final product meets brand standards and project specifications. Key responsibilities include understanding and implementing Institutional knowledge, policies, and procedures. Working with management to understand the global aspects of production and throughput of design, proofing, and production, as well as supervising designers, providing creative direction, managing project timelines, and performing final proofing and quality control for print and digital assets. The role requires very strong people skills, strong leadership, project management skills, and an understanding of design principles and software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite. Key responsibilities in this dynamic role include:
Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of creative projects, from initial client brief to final delivery, ensuring they are completed
Team leadership: Work with management to provide guidance to a team of graphic designers
Creative direction: Develop and implement creative concepts and strategies, and provide art direction to internal and external stakeholders
Proofing and quality control: Conduct final reviews of all designs for spelling, grammar, and layout, ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines and project requirements before it goes to print or is finalized
Production coordination: Manage the production process, which may include coordinating with printers, vendors, and other external partners
Asset management: Maintain a digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files
Client liaison: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and present design concepts and revisions
Process improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and new tools to improve the team’s efficiency and the quality of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical Skills: An understanding of graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition
Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present creative work and collaborate effectively with clients and team members
Creativity: Communicate, with respect, at a high level to bring about a positive result
Experience: Previous experience in graphic design is helpful or a related field, often including experience with print production and project management, is required
Additional Information Salary range is $52,000 to $57,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time 35-hour per week position located in Albany, NY. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Sick time
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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Responsibilities
Project management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of creative projects, from initial client brief to final delivery, ensuring they are completed
Team leadership: Work with management to provide guidance to a team of graphic designers
Creative direction: Develop and implement creative concepts and strategies, and provide art direction to internal and external stakeholders
Proofing and quality control: Conduct final reviews of all designs for spelling, grammar, and layout, ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines and project requirements before it goes to print or is finalized
Production coordination: Manage the production process, which may include coordinating with printers, vendors, and other external partners
Asset management: Maintain a digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files
Client liaison: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and present design concepts and revisions
Process improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and new tools to improve the team’s efficiency and the quality of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical Skills: An understanding of graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition
Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present creative work and collaborate effectively with clients and team members
Creativity: Communicate, with respect, at a high level to bring about a positive result
Experience: Previous experience in graphic design is helpful or a related field, often including experience with print production and project management, is required
Additional Information Salary range is $52,000 to $57,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time 35-hour per week position located in Albany, NY. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Sick time
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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