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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleGraphic Arts Designer

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $45000 to $50000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 S. Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking a dedicated graphic designer. Your duties will include developing graphics for print and digital platforms including mailers, banners, posters, and related materials.

Responsibilities Include:
• Create and design various materials for print and digital
• Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects
• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software
• Manage multiple projects
• QA design for errors
• Create visualizations that convey accurate messaging for the project

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications and Skill Sets:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a creative field
• Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of two years’ experience in graphic design
• Attention to detail
• Portfolio of work with a range of creative projects
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• Experience with both print and digital media

Additional Comments Salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, 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.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.