Visual Media Designer 1 (Hybrid)
The State of Connecticut, the Department of Children and Families' (DCF), mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking to fill one (1) Visual Media Designer 1 position located in Central Office (505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT). This opportunity is full-time, first shift, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, the individual in this role will be responsible to assist in optimizing DCF’s website and designing a range of print and digital materials. In this position, you will be tasked with website management and optimization including posting material on the website, evaluating and making improvements to website navigation, accessibility, and usability, utilizing analytics to make improvements to webpages, and integrating multimedia content and social media feeds into the website. These projects will require on the job training in, and mastery of, the state’s content management system. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of web design and content management systems. The candidate will also be responsible for visual design projects including graphic design for social media campaigns, reports and fact sheets, slide presentations, and signage. The ideal candidate will have a versatile background in graphic design.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be organized, resourceful, and have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
- Be able to professionally interact in person, via telephone, in writing, and using electronic communication.
Salary Note:
New State Employees Start at the Minimum. The salary range shall increase effective July 1, 2022.
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, group life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, in addition to vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in commercial or illustration art or engineering drafting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in graphic arts may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience with PowerPoint.
- Experience in designing, managing, and optimizing a website.
- Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, advertising, and content creation, specifically for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
- An understanding of social media management and content creation.
- Familiarity with Content Management Systems.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.