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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/17/18

Applications Due02/09/18

Vacancy ID46875

AgencyHudson River Park Trust

TitleGraphic Designer

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $45000 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Pending Non-Competitive

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 353 West Street, Pier 40, Room 201

353 West Street, Pier 40, Room 201

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10014

Minimum Qualifications • BA in Graphic Design
• Minimum three years of experience with demonstrated engagement in branding and marketing
• Valid driver’s license with a clean history

Special Requirements:
• Proven graphic design skills (must demonstrate complete command of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Demonstrate website and mobile app CMS experience
• Demonstrate editorial and writing skills and experience
• Proven design and production skills and experience in development and sales presentation documents and marketing materials
• Attention to detail, typography, and pixel perfection a must
• Fluency in social media, information architecture and responsive digital design
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to work independently, as well as in staff department environment

Duties Description Hudson River Park Trust (the “Trust”) seeks a creative, highly motivated Graphic Designer to help coordinate and implement the production of marketing and communications materials that promote Hudson River Park’s programs, events, construction and other initiatives, and which collectively help build and enhance the reputation of both Hudson River Park and the Trust. Reporting to the Art Director, the Graphic Designer will design and produce digital and print materials for marketing presentations, educational materials, advertising/promotion materials, compliance, fundraising, and special projects. The Graphic Designer will also conduct and support pre-planning activities, including developing cost estimates or getting quotes, and post-planning activities, such as coordinating signage installation or deliveries. Overall, the position will support strategizing and executing creative branding solutions designed to support Hudson River Park’s mission and daily operations.

Responsibilities/Duties
The Graphic Designer will undertake a support and coordination role for a variety of daily design and production tasks and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
• Design and produce print, digital, and video materials for park-wide and department specific initiatives and programs
• Maintain Park website content using CMS (Expression Engine)
• Help coordinate Park branding efforts and reports
• Manage and apply Park brand and photo assets to support Park development and operations, events, sponsorship, education and marketing communications
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of brand strategy and applications
• Engagement and relationship building with vendors

Additional Comments Essential Traits
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communicator
• Outstanding work ethic
• Thorough/detailed/organized
• Collaboration/congeniality
• Time management
• Ethical conduct
• Strategic thinking/decision making
• Problem solving/analysis

Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive salary of up to $40,000 - $45,000 annually depending upon qualifications. Excellent benefits package including: paid holidays, vacation time, sick and personal time, transportation allowance, medical, dental and vision insurance, and participation in New York State Pension System.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Kate Yarhouse

Telephone

Fax 2126272021

Email Address resumes@hrpt.ny.gov

Address

Street 353 West Street, Pier 40, Room 201

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10014

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants are to submit a cover letter demonstrating their interest in the position and a resume which MUST include a link to an online portfolio to Kate Yarhouse, Director of Human Resources at resumes@hrpt.ny.gov. Indicate Job Code: HRPT-2018 Graphic Designer in the subject line of the email.

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