Forms Document Developer, Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2

State of Oregon

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Join Our Creative Team! We’re seeking an experienced Forms Document Developer, Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2 to bring advanced design solutions to life. In this role, you’ll use the Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Experience Manager, to develop and produce high-quality digitally accessible form deliverables, coordinate print production, and manage projects through Workfront. This position operates at an advanced level, requiring independent decision-making, strong customer interaction, and broad technical digital accessibility expertise. If you’re creative, detail-oriented, and ready to take on complex design and workflow challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Summary of Duties The primary purpose of the Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2 position is to develop digital and print document solutions and produce final deliverables using the Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager, Microsoft 365 Suite, knowledge of ADA compliance software (PAC 2024 and CommonLook), coordinate printing, translation, and use Workfront to manage all projects assigned to them.

Requirements

• Four years of graphics arts design production experience.
• A bachelor's or associate degree in Graphic Arts may substitute for two years of the experience.
• A bachelor's degree in fine arts with a minimum of 18 quarter (12 semester) hours of graphic arts courses may substitute for one year of the experience.
• One year of desktop publishing that includes compiling and producing information for wide dissemination (such as a newsletter), may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• The top candidates on the list will have specialized training or experience in color separation and correction, scientific illustration, or graphics or web software.
• NOTE: Applicants invited for an interview should be prepared to present a personal portfolio of their work for review at that time.
• Experienced using design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Creative Cloud tools, both independently and with team members.
• Comfortable working with tools like Microsoft 365, Adobe Workfront, PAC 2024, CommonLook PDF, Adobe Experience Manager and other systems used to manage projects, content, and approvals.
• Knowledgeable about print production and preparing files so they are ready for high-quality printing and digital accessibility.
• Able to manage digital and print design projects from start to finish, including updates, maintenance, and meeting deadlines.
• Experienced in creating a wide range of materials, including forms, newsletters, reports, presentations, infographics, social media graphics, and brochures.
• Able to coordinate translations and create alternate or accessible formats when needed.
• Strong visual design experience, with a good eye for layout, color, and typography, while following brand guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively by organizing tasks, prioritizing work, and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines across internal teams and vendors.
• Clear communicator who can explain design choices and work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to respond well to feedback and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, develop and coordinate the printing and translation of major program documents.
• Produce custom forms for a variety of programs using digital tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager and Microsoft 365 suite.
• Oversees projects by working directly with Web, Graphic, or Form Design Team members, customers, and vendors to ensure established needs and deadlines are met.
• Consults with, advises, and directs ODHS|OHA staff throughout the department in coordination with management and senior design staff regarding forms design, digital accessibility, distribution, translation, alternate formats, best practices, and legal requirements.
• Reviews materials to ensure compliance with agency publication standards, policies, and accessibility guidelines and standards.
• Plan and oversee production of complex or time-sensitive projects.
• Serves as a project coordinator working directly with design/form team members, in-house linguists, customers, vendors, and private or public organizations to ensure deliverables meet the program’s needs and timeline.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees