Graphic Designer 2; Central Office

New York State Office of Mental Health • Full-time • Albany, NY, US • $66.95k - $85.14k / year • 4d ago

Duties Description

Under the general direction of the Marketing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and creating graphics to communicate messages for educational, commercial or promotional purposes in print and electronic media.

Duties to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage, coordinate, and monitor design activities.

Handle design projects with high visibility and of interest to executive staff.

Serve as lead designer on the largest and most sophisticated design projects; and

oversee the work of project team members.

Determine priorities and manage workflow to ensure production requirements and

deadlines are met.

Supervise subordinate staff. Assign projects and suggest design ideas.

Review work designed by subordinate staff for accuracy of presentation and adherence to guidelines.

Train staff and evaluate their performance.

Prepare various reports on unit activities for management.

Oversee procurement of supplies, software, equipment and services. Draft requests for proposals and participate in evaluating bids for creative products and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree in an art or design field such as art, drawing, painting, illustration, digital design, or interactive media and two years of experience; or an associate’s degree in the same fields and four years of experience.

Additional Comments

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.