StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProgram Assistant/Graphic Designer, NS, Ref #18419R2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $50000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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 To Be Determined

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Albany or New York City

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience with graphic design, digital experience preferred; or an associate’s degree or higher in interactive media, design, or visual arts
• Experience developing graphic content for social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Medium
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to complete assignments quickly and accurately
• Understanding of digital technologies and trends
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professional manner with co-workers and clients
• General knowledge of content management systems, HTML, and other web technologies
• Mobile and responsive design experience a plus

Duties Description The Graphics Designer will create digital assets for the NY.Gov and Governor.NY.Gov websites, and maintain an organized inventory of all original graphics. This position involves a flexible work schedule and will require working some nights and weekends to complete priority assignments for emergency situations and upcoming events. Some travel to NYC may be required on occasion.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Create and design visually appealing modern digital assets in accordance with New York State branding and style guidelines. This may include website mockups, infographics, logos, Gifs, charts, PowerPoints, social media graphics, and resizing or cropping images.
• Ensure design work is precise, accurate, and adheres to all New York State branding guidelines.
• Follow creative design technologies and trends, in accordance with statewide guidelines.
• Provide creative support for other projects and assignments on an ad-hoc basis.

Additional Comments Approval to fill this position is pending. The physical work location is being determined, and may be in Albany or New York City; additional details will be discussed at time of interview.

Some positions require fingerprinting.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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 IT Services

Empire State Plaza, PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume by April 2, 2017. Please describe how you meet the preferred qualifications and indicate that you are applying for Graphic Designer, Ref. #18419R2.