Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

This position serves as the multimedia manager and graphic designer for the Department, coordinating with other communications staff, state agencies, vendors and offices within CDHS.
This position is responsible for developing and overseeing multimedia content for CDHS and programs. This position works with the director of marketing, digital communications manager, internal communications manager and all office communications staff on a range of department-specific multimedia projects and programs, which may include graphic design, broadcast media, print, videography, and/or photography. This position is an active member of the CDHS communications team, responsible for collaborating with team members in brainstorming and problem solving.

EXPERIENCE ONLY:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in graphic design or marketing communications
OR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of related education in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, related advanced coursework in design, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Minimum of 3 years, including hands-on experience with graphic design software.
• Experience with videography and photography: Minimum 3 years experience with videography and photography, including video editing/photo editing software.
• Experience presenting data in easy-to-understand formats, graphics and/or tables
• Experience working in non-profit organization, public sector environment
• Experience developing a range of marketing materials including branding assets, social media content, presentations, visual identity and the like.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and tight deadlines and quick turnaround times.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Self-started
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex issues
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible
• Creative
• Emotionally intelligent
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

ABOUT US:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF OUR STAFF AND PROVIDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THEREFORE, WE ENCOURAGE RESPONSES FROM PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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