Senior Designer (Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3) - 2 positions

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

11d•$4,738 - $7,247•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Opportunity awaits! Have you always wanted to be part of a collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team? Do you have extensive design experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, creating design materials, including AcroForms? If you are looking for an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of a new career, the position below may be for you. If interested, apply today! The Office of Publications and Creative Services, located in Salem and supports the Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority, seeks 2 (two) talented individuals to serve as Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3 (EPDS 3).

Requirements

Six years of graphic arts production experience, two years of which include providing direct technical consultation to customers and coordinating graphics design projects through to completion.
Successful applicants will have experience in color separation and correction, technical illustration, or graphics or web software.
A bachelor's or associate's degree in graphic arts may substitute for two years of 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.
Demonstrated ability to create digitally accessible PDF publications that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, to meet federal digital document accessibility requirements
Experience using software such as Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, 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, and Adobe Experience Manager.
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.
Able to demonstrate strong visual design skills, including a good eye for hierarchy, layout, color contrast, and typography, while following brand guidelines.
Experienced in creating a range of materials, including forms, newsletters, reports, presentations, brochures, etc.
Experience staying organized, tracking deadlines, and coordinating work with internal teams and vendors.

Nice To Haves

JavaScript
Query
CSS
HTML
Adobe Experience Manager
content management systems

Responsibilities

Oversee comprehensive and complex publishing, marketing, advertising, or web design projects.
Possess extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications and electronic forms experience, with additional knowledge of JavaScript, Query, CSS, HTML, Adobe Experience Manager, and content management systems being a plus.
Work directly with customers through project management, creative service support, and ideation.
Develop and present project concepts and solutions to customers, program staff, state entities, and contractors.
Consult on concept, usability, and desired look‑and‑feel for all types of solutions without supervisor guidance, serving as a key contributor in large, multi‑faceted projects.
Lead complex projects independently from creation to fruition
Coordinate work of contract designers or staff designers producing electronic forms, web pages, and printed materials.
May oversee team members’ work directly and serve as a technical resource for EPDS1 and EPDS2 staff.
Coordinate the distribution of solutions based on defined specifications.
Prepare a full range of highly skilled technical graphic or web design work for state agencies.
Understand SaaS ecosystems, system administration, and system structure.
Act as liaison for conflict resolution through hosting company trouble tickets, system monitoring, and escalation guidelines.