Multimedia/Graphic Designer Jobs

Description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a talented Multimedia/Graphic Designer to join the Office of Communications (OCOM) team. The Multimedia/Graphic Designer will provide advanced, professional graphic design services, produce high-end visual, textual, and animated content for a variety of platforms (print publications, web pages, social media, etc.) and ensure the brand identity standards of the Department are met. Additionally, they will work to maintain the DHHS Forms website and coordinate orders with the State Print Shop.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!

We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. See more details about our benefits here: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

"The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Come grow with us! DHHS offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, and career pathing. It's not just a job - it's a career!

Effective July 1, 2023, the pay rate will be $18.261 per hour.

Examples of Work

The Multimedia/Graphic Designer Will

• Conduct research on media techniques and design ideas.
• Projects will include booklets, brochures, flyers, ad campaigns, banners, invitations, programs, and templates such as PowerPoint, social media, web design print, digital and animated content and more.
• Meet with stakeholders to determine the project scope develop artwork based on internal client needs and specifications to provide creative and high-quality engaging materials.
• Develop multimedia content ideas.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Vocational/Technical diploma or Associates Degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least one year of experience in conducting public relations, information, or graphic art activities. Required experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred

• Must have excellent customer service, communication, organization, time management and collaboration skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of storyboarding, visual design principals, and animation.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced visual design and layout skills as well as advanced design techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic design/art, journalism, printing, photography or related fields and a minimum of 2-5 years' experience working in a related field.
• Ability to learn printing and finishing software, equipment, and technique.
• Artistic with a keen eye for aesthetics and visually appealing content.
• Basic knowledge of web publishing software and recording, editing, and encoding audio files.

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator); Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); SharePoint; social media; web design; compliance for visually impaired. Skilled in: creating original artwork, effective communication, including communication with internal and external customers; coordinating with print shops; identifying creative solutions; managing multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.