Graphic Designer - 706372

To apply for the Graphic Designer role at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in fine or graphic arts, with at least one year of paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist. Alternatively, candidates with a four-year high school diploma and two years of specialized training, alongside three years of experience in graphic arts, may also qualify.

As a Graphic Designer at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, you will create a variety of agency materials including brochures, flyers, and reports, while also providing design support for digital projects across the agency’s social media and website. Your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing community outreach and public education campaigns.

Yes! The Graphic Designer position at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection may be eligible for remote work for up to two days a week as per the Remote Work Pilot Program. This flexibility allows employees to maintain a better work-life balance while contributing effectively to the agency’s mission.

The Graphic Designer at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will assist in developing graphics and communication strategies for public education campaigns. This includes collaborating with other agency staff to ensure that materials are visually engaging and effectively convey the messages to diverse audiences.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection values diversity and inclusivity, promoting an equitable work environment for all employees. The agency is committed to building a diverse workforce and ensures that every Graphic Designer, as well as all team members, feel respected and valued regardless of their background or protected status.

When describing your design process, highlight your approach to understanding the audience's needs, conducting research, and how you incorporate feedback. Explain how you adapt your designs to ensure they are culturally relevant and accessible.

Explain your time management strategies, such as using project management tools, setting clear priorities based on deadlines, and maintaining open communication with your team to ensure all projects stay on track.

Discuss your expertise in industry-standard design software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and any other tools you’ve used for project management or collaboration like Trello or Slack.

Share a specific example detailing the project's challenges, your creative solutions, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your efforts, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Emphasize the importance of brand guidelines in your work, explaining how you refer to these documents and adapt designs based on the medium—whether print or digital—to maintain a coherent brand image.

Discuss your experiences coordinating with external vendors, highlighting how effective communication and clear expectations contributed to successful project outcomes and high-quality deliverables.

Share your methods for researching and following design trends, such as attending webinars, participating in design communities, and engaging with resources like design blogs and social media.

Explain how you approach collecting feedback, whether through scheduled review meetings, surveys, or informal discussions, and how you integrate that feedback into your design revisions.

Provide an example that illustrates how you presented your design rationale to stakeholders, focusing on data and user feedback that supports your design decisions and ultimately gained their buy-in.

Share your personal passion for design and how it aligns with your desire to serve the community, explaining how you view design as a tool for empowerment and communication in the public sector.