Graphic Designer

Job Overview

The Graphic Designer role is key in crafting and delivering visual content that highlights DASNY's mission, projects, and strategic goals throughout New York State. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Brand Development and Strategic Initiatives, this position covers diverse creative projects spanning graphic design, photography, and multimedia production, supporting DASNY's brand through compelling visuals.

Key Duties

• Create captivating visual content for both digital and print mediums such as reports, brochures, event materials, presentations, web and social media graphics while strictly following DASNY and New York State branding guidelines.
• Capture and perform editing of photography and videos for marketing campaigns, digital outreach, and events organized by DASNY.
• Assist in all stages of multimedia production, including planning, filming, editing, and archiving visual assets.
• Ensure every creative output complies with DASNY’s brand identity and accessibility standards.
• Work closely with internal teams to turn technical and project data into engaging visual stories.
• Prepare design and media files for publication and production, ensuring precision and high-quality control.
• Maintain and update DASNY's creative asset repository, encompassing photos, videos, templates, and design documents.
• Inject innovative ideas and novel creative methods to improve storytelling and visual outreach.
• Stay informed of current trends and tools related to design, photography, video, and digital media best practices.
• Undertake special assignments as assigned and maintain consistent attendance per DASNY policies.
• Adhere to New York State's Information Security Policy Standards.

Supervision and Work Environment

This position may require supervising other staff. The role involves travel by various means, potentially including overnight stays. Occasional overtime or extended work hours might be necessary. Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, media arts, or related field; or
• Associate’s degree plus three years of relevant experience; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent with five years of relevant professional experience.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom. Experience with photography and videography including operation of cameras, lighting techniques, and editing processes is essential. A solid grasp of design fundamentals such as typography, layout, color theory, and visual composition is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional preference for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in graphic design, multimedia production, or marketing communications, preferably within the public sector.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation techniques.
• Understanding of digital and visual content accessibility standards.
• Experience optimizing content for social media platforms.
• Awareness of branding, marketing strategies, and public-sector communication principles.
• High attention to detail with dedication to professional-quality results.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and adhere to deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Organizational skills and prioritization abilities.
• Independent judgment and discretion with confidentiality.
• Analytical thinking and conceptual abilities.
• Competence in common PC applications like Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits and Additional Information

DASNY provides financial and construction services for public and private universities, healthcare nonprofits, and similar public-serving institutions.

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Participation in the New York State Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan.
• Annual leave: 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal days.
• 12 paid holidays plus one floating holiday each year.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
• Telecommuting is available subject to management approval with up to four telework days per pay period, limited to two consecutive days, eligibility after 3 months employment.
• Additional limited work from home days available after 6 months of employment.
• DASNY is recognized as a government employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).