Review Vacancy
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $52000 to $57000 Annually
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:
•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 Required skills and 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 Comments 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.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
•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.