Civic Engagement Graphic Designer - Multilingual & Accessible

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a skilled graphic designer to join the Marketing & Digital Communications Unit. You will create print and digital materials that boost civic participation in NYC, reporting to the Senior Art Director and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure accessible design and effective outreach.

A portfolio of past work is required. The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration with vendors, and commitment to inclusive public service in a dynamic city agency

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of typography, layout, balance and color.
• Knowledge of fundamental design standards (kerning, leading, rags, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with print production.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.

Responsibilities

• Creating informational and outreach materials for voter education and engagement.
• Producing images, illustrations, and infographics for social media and website graphics.
• Supports in the quality assurance (QA) and review of multilingual digital and out-of-home (OOH) assets for all seasonal Get Out the Vote campaigns.
• Researching and staying up to date on industry trends and techniques.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Minimum 1 year professional experience in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Figma

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a skilled graphic designer to join the Marketing & Digital Communications Unit. You will create print and digital materials that boost civic participation in NYC, reporting to the Senior Art Director and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure accessible design and effective outreach.

A portfolio of past work is required. The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration with vendors, and commitment to inclusive public service in a dynamic city agency