The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Mayor's Office of Creative Communications is responsible for generating digital content that represents Mayoral policy and its impact on everyday New Yorkers. The team utilizes digital media to tell a unique story of City Hall and the City of New York through live social media coverage, official photos, videos, graphics, and more. The role involves assisting with daily social media content creation for multiple platforms and voices, with a special focus on the @nycgov, @nycmayor, and @nycmayorsoffice Instagram channels. The position requires a combination of education and experience, with at least one year of experience in administration, research, management, analytical work, community work, or community activities. Candidates must also have a background in political communications, marketing, or social media.

The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Graphic Design Deputy’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead and execute comprehensive visual design strategies for citywide initiatives, collaborating directly with agencies, departments, and high-ranking principals.
- Responsibilities include:
o Develop and maintain brand consistency across municipal communications and campaigns.
o Spearhead creative direction for marketing initiatives and public outreach programs.
o Manage and coordinate complex design projects from concept to completion.
o Create visual solutions for print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
o Oversee content calendar and ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
o Present design concepts to executive leadership and stakeholders.
o Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards and municipal guidelines.

About You:
- You are a hardworking graphic designer who takes initiative and is fluent in branding and innovative visual communications.
- You have familiarity with: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and UX/UI design principles.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3+ years of experience.

Additional Information
- In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

- You have typography and type design expertise. - You have knowledge of motion graphics and animation. - You have a background in government, political work, or civic engagement.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.