Graphic Artist — Cycling & Micromobility Visuals (Remote)

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a creative Graphic Artist to support visual storytelling for cycling activation and community outreach. You'll translate planning concepts into accessible visuals across digital, print, and motion media, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver engaging content.

The role emphasizes strong typography, color theory, and familiarity with WCAG guidelines, with opportunities to work on the NYC Bike Map and related campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in fine or graphic arts with 1 year as a graphic artist, or equivalent education and 3 years of experience.
• Experience translating complex planning concepts into visuals for public audiences.
• Proven portfolio in print and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics, illustrations, videos, and storytelling content for cycling programs.
• Translate transportation concepts into clear visuals for diverse audiences.
• Develop visual materials for engagement and outreach.
• Manage project imagery and maintain digital asset organization.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Typography

Color theory

Motion graphics

Public engagement visuals

Web accessibility (WCAG)

Storytelling

Education

BFA in graphic design or related art/design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Figma

Canva

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

New York City Department of Transportation seeks a creative Graphic Artist to support visual storytelling for cycling activation and community outreach. You'll translate planning concepts into accessible visuals across digital, print, and motion media, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver engaging content.

The role emphasizes strong typography, color theory, and familiarity with WCAG guidelines, with opportunities to work on the NYC Bike Map and related campaigns.