NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Graphic Designer, Bureau of Communications
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Open to candidates who are permanent or those who filed for GRAPHIC ARTIST Exam No. 4123 within the filing period From: March 6, 2024 To: March 26, 2024.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.
As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises from New York City’s yellow fever outbreak in 1822, to the COVID-19 pandemic we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services.
The Office of External Affairs manages many of the agency's most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. The Bureau of Communications housed within the Office of External Affairs serves as the agency's in-house publisher, marketer of trendsetting, culturally responsive campaigns and initiatives, maintains the agency's website, and oversees new and social media outreach and efforts.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Designing content for print, social media, and web, with a strong interest in creating printed materials such as fact sheets, brochures, signage/posters, reports, toolkits, postcards, and flyers. Designing printed materials with different graphical needs, including experience and firm attention to typography, composition, and message hierarchy. Analyzing and transforming health data into easy-to-understand and compelling content with illustrations, infographics, charts, and graphs. Providing guidance on any technical aspects of designed print, social media, and web materials. Working closely with Communications team members to help meet project deadlines on a high volume of projects (20 to 25) per quarter. Researching and developing design best practices, including those related to accessibility and data visualization. Ensuring that all publications meet standards of design excellence and adhere to agency brand and guidelines. Work in a 24/7 media environment after hours and on weekends.
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:
Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as: A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license. Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title. Current Resume Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone) Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section.
Minimum Qualifications (1) 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 (2) 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.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have: (a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or (b) 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 Skills Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field At least three years of experience in graphic design, particularly with print and including some experience with data visualization Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with multiple stakeholders Experience reviewing and marking up PDFs using the Comment Tools function Familiarity with accessibility design.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.
As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises from New York City’s yellow fever outbreak in 1822, to the COVID-19 pandemic we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services.
The Office of External Affairs manages many of the agency's most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. The Bureau of Communications housed within the Office of External Affairs serves as the agency's in-house publisher, marketer of trendsetting, culturally responsive campaigns and initiatives, maintains the agency's website, and oversees new and social media outreach and efforts.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Designing content for print, social media, and web, with a strong interest in creating printed materials such as fact sheets, brochures, signage/posters, reports, toolkits, postcards, and flyers. Designing printed materials with different graphical needs, including experience and firm attention to typography, composition, and message hierarchy. Analyzing and transforming health data into easy-to-understand and compelling content with illustrations, infographics, charts, and graphs. Providing guidance on any technical aspects of designed print, social media, and web materials. Working closely with Communications team members to help meet project deadlines on a high volume of projects (20 to 25) per quarter. Researching and developing design best practices, including those related to accessibility and data visualization. Ensuring that all publications meet standards of design excellence and adhere to agency brand and guidelines. Work in a 24/7 media environment after hours and on weekends.
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:
Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as: A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license. Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title. Current Resume Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone) Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section.
Minimum Qualifications (1) 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 (2) 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.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have: (a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or (b) 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 Skills Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field At least three years of experience in graphic design, particularly with print and including some experience with data visualization Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with multiple stakeholders Experience reviewing and marking up PDFs using the Comment Tools function Familiarity with accessibility design.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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