DIGITAL PRODUCTION DESIGNER

The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes.

The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30-year history, and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress.

We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York City’s small donor democracy program.

We are dedicated to making New York City’s local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. You would be working with a team that is mission-driven and committed to continuous improvement.

The Marketing and Digital Communications unit leads the top-level marketing and communications strategy for the CFB and creates the strategy behind all public-facing materials that directly engage and serve the needs of five million New Yorkers in thirteen languages.

We’re looking for a skilled Digital Production Designer to join our talented Design team! This position would report to the Senior Art Director within the Marketing and Digital Communications Unit, working on a range of projects to help build strong audience engagement and learning across our social channels and websites.

If you’re a motion graphics specialist with top-notch technical skills and an eye toward thoughtful storytelling, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, a portfolio of past work will be required for all applications.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Creating animations and motion graphics for organic social media and email blasts.
• Producing digital assets for multimedia ad campaigns and lead generation marketing.
• Illustrating infographics and other data visuals for reports, presentations, and social posts.
• Providing design and QA support for print and digital multilingual assets.
• Sharing creative ideas and collaborating with internal Design and Content teams, and external vendors.
• Proposing and developing ideas to help boost engagement on social channels and interactivity on the agency’s websites.
• Researching and staying up-to-date on industry trends and techniques.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)

We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table.

If you're ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Knowledge

• Expert-level knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of typography, layout, balance, and color.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with print production, and social media trends.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility design and UX design.
• Knowledge of fundamental design standards (kerning, leading, rags, etc.)

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Figma.

Abilities

Ability to remain flexible and calm while managing a high volume of work.

Other / Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy, public service, and money in politics.
• Knowledge of a language other than English is preferred but not required.
30+ days ago