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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 16 hours ago

Social Media Graphic Designer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers. The Social Media Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating and developing social media images, collaborating with digital communications and design teams to ensure effective messaging and adherence to brand guidelines.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist Design Director in overseeing the look and feel of social media design projects. Work closely with the Digital Communications Social Media team in the execution of messaging and campaigns

Design social media content with firm attention to typography, composition, and message hierarchy. Assist in design for print, web, and video as needed

Analyze and transform health data into easy-to-understand and compelling content with illustrations, infographics, charts, and graphs

Ensure all social media graphics meet standards of design excellence and adhere to agency brand guidelines

Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the Communications team, including Creative Communications (Marketing, Digital Communications, Language Services, and Content and Copy), Press Office, and Executive Communications, as projects call for interaction and support

Work in a 24/7 fast-paced media environment with short turnaround of projects after hours and on weekends as necessary

Qualification

Graphic DesignAdobe Creative CloudSocial Media ContentTypographyInfographicsVideo EditingAccessibility DesignOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state's Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist

At least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or

The Qualification Requirements described in '1' or '2' above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects

Preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of graphic design, photography, videography, video editing, web design, and strategic, creative, and critical thinking

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Rush, and Adobe Express, preferred)

Knowledge of 2D animation for social channels preferred

Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with multiple stakeholders

Familiarity with accessibility design

Ability to communicate complex messages through clear and simple design to highly diverse New York City audiences

Knowledge of digital content trends on all NYC Health channels (X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Youtube, LinkedIn, etc.)

Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and timelines

Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders

Benefits

A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

A tax-deferred savings program

A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.