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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/04/15

Applications Due05/25/15

Vacancy ID20792

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Assistant/Lead Digital Designer, Ref#70257L

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address To Be Determined

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Six or more years of experience in the creation of graphical elements for digital or print media. An associate’s degree in digital media, visual arts, or related field may substitute for two years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields may substitute for up to four years of experience.

Preferred Experience:
• Excellent overall design sense and creative drive, positive creative thinker
• Expert knowledge of and familiarity with using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and PowerPoint.
• Excellent typography and design sense as evidenced by a digital portfolio
• General knowledge of content management systems, HTML and other web technologies
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Strong understanding of digital technologies and trends
• Ability to interpret and adapt existing brands to the digital space
• Mobile design experience
• Responsive design experience
• Detail-oriented with the ability to take instructions and quickly execute
• Ability to complete assignments quickly and accurately and work well under pressure
• Professional manner with co-workers and clients
• Initiative to autonomously problem solve, troubleshoot, and complete the work that needs to be done

Duties Description Within the Media Services Center, the Project Assistant/Lead Digital Designer will create modern digital assets using existing branding and style guidelines for the NY.Gov and Governor.NY.Gov websites within tight deadlines, working closely with the Director of User Experience and web developers to translate business objectives into creatively designed modern digital graphics, website mock-ups, and digital communications that are responsive and accessible and which balance aesthetic design with usability. The Lead Digital Designer will remain current with the latest design trends and keep an organized inventory of all original graphics, create and maintain a web photo archive, and edit photos and save for web quality. This position involves a flexible work schedule and will require working some nights and weekends to complete priority assignments.

Creation of digital assets will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Design of new templates or template features across multiple platforms, applications, mobile versions, and New York State websites
• Website Mock-Ups
• Infographics
• New Logos
• Editing Images
• Iconography
• Signage
• E-Mail Templates
• Social Media Graphics
• Gifs
• Charts
• Visually Appealing PowerPoint presentations

Additional Comments Please note this is a temporary appointment with a projected term of 18 months. The position is pending Division of Budget and Civil Service approval. Additional information on work hours will be discussed at the time of interview. Some travel may be required on occasion. Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Charlene Maroni

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Empire State Plaza, PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Charlene Maroni and indicate that you are applying for Project Assistant/Lead Digital Designer, Ref#70257L. Please clearly indicate how you satisfy the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm eligibility.

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