Graphic Designer

City of New York • New York, NY

16d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Graphic Designer works in the Campaign Finance Board’s Marketing & Digital Communications Unit within the Public Affairs Division, creating print and digital materials to boost civic participation in New York City. The position reports to the Senior Art Director. The ideal candidate is a skilled visual storyteller who can solve creative problems, work independently and collaboratively, bring an inclusive mindset, and apply accessible design practices. Applicants must provide a portfolio of past work.

The Marketing & Digital Communications Unit manages agency branding and direct-to-voter communications, including advertising campaigns, social media, website content, and email and text outreach. It also produces the citywide Voter Guide, distributed to more than 5 million registered voters. The Public Affairs Division works to make election information accessible and relevant, increase engagement with underrepresented communities, and support participation in the democratic process.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Advanced understanding of typography, layout, balance, and color.
• Knowledge of fundamental design standards, including kerning, leading, and rags.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with print production.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and calm while managing a high volume of work.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully and responsively with colleagues and external vendors, and request support when needed.
• Adaptable self-starter with a growth mindset.
• A portfolio of past work is required for all applications.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by at least 12 semester credits in a listed relevant field, and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in a listed relevant field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of languages other than English.
• Knowledge and experience with Figma, Adobe Express, and Adobe After Effects.
• Experience designing for multicultural and multilingual communities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of social media trends.
• Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy, public service, and money in politics.

Responsibilities

• Create informational and outreach materials for voter education and engagement.
• Produce images, illustrations, and infographics for social media and website graphics.
• Support quality assurance and review of multilingual digital and out-of-home assets for seasonal Get Out the Vote campaigns.
• Research and stay up to date on industry trends and techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level