Graphic Designer


Job Details

NYSERDA Staff Augmentation Request Form


Key Identifiers Responses

Department Requesting Resource Corporate Marketing

Initiative Support for all initiatives/program areas



Programmatic need being met by this request This role will support work across the Authority within the creative services team.





Remote

Where the work will be performed

Remote

Location of Resource

Is travel required for this position No

Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be





updated: 12/13/2023



Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and access to reliable high-speed internet

provided by NYSERDA for this position?



Desired Start Date 2/5/2024

Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) 1 year, with the anticipation to extend

Estimated % FTE Being Requested 100%

Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill Graphic Designer



Skills and Experience Needed



























NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill


General Guidance for Expected Years of

Experience


Technical & Professional Skills &

Knowledge


Creativity in Project & Program

Development




Organization Skills & Productivity


Leadership / Interpersonal Relations /

Judgement


Communication Skills & External

Relations










Graphic Designer










3+ years


Demonstrates knowledge of design software

such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

and has excellent understanding of

typography. Ability to produce quality print

and digital work. Has awareness of new

trends and software. Has knowledge of

printing and preparing files for print.


Knowledge of design elements, such as color

and composition. Ability to follow brand

guidelines. Shows creativity at every stage of

the design process and able to find and

suggest solutions to design problems that

may arise. Ability to work in a collaborative

group environment and offer new ideas.

Curiosity to learn new techniques/skills.
Is productive on assignments to meet

deadlines but dependant on others for

direction. Has capibility to manage ongoing

projects with supervision. Approaches tasks

logically, making effective use of time

management and critical thinking. Ability to

assist in a project's inception and through to

completion, showing an ability to determine

next steps.






Has good interpersonal relations with staff.

Has friendly, helpful, positive attitude. Able to

take direction and criticism from superior and

other senior staff.


Demonstrates excellent visual communcation,

taking written words and creating a viual

representation. Ability to communicate a

message or idea to team members and other

staff and actively listen to others. Verbal skills

show organization, good use of the English

language, but may reflect lack of confidence.

Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications



" Strong graphic design skills with an eye towards creativity, composition, and typography

" Ability to grasp new concepts quickly with an excellent capacity to retain knowledge

" Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent time management to juggle and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

" Demonstrated problem-solving ability and resourcefulness

" Strong attention to detail













" Ability to create form fillable pdfs with Adobe Acrobat

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position

" Knowledge of web accessibility

to be successful?

" Video creation/editing, HTML and CSS knowledge a plus







" Excellent working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite - specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop - (Premier and Firefly a plus)

" Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint)

Are there any skills that the resource needs at start of engagement?

" Ability to prepare files for print and digital

" Strong graphic design skills with an eye towards creativity, composition, and typography





" Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and 3+ years experience working in the field

" Or Bachelor's degree in another related filed with complete technical training in graphic design to meet hiring qualifications and 3+ years working in the field

Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree

" Or Associates degree in graphic design and 5+ years experience in the field

" Or Complete Technical training in graphic design to meet hiring qualifications and experience working in Graphic Design field for 5+ years









IT systems that will be used Lytho, Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Outlook









" Support lead designer and follow NYS branding to create/design a multitude of different print and digital projects types that include, signage and other event materials; fact sheets, postcards, and business cards; infographics/motion graphics; reports, and PowerPoints

Tasks " Create documents that are accessibile for posting to web

" Help manage NYSERDA's photo library by uploading assets and maintaining meta data





 Abacus Service Corporation

 04/27/2024

 Myrtle Point,OR