Graphic Arts Advisor

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking a creative, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join their team as a Graphic Arts Project Advisor in the Production Services division. Key responsibilities in this dynamic role include: Responsibilities • Project management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of creative projects, from initial client brief to final delivery, ensuring they are completed • Team leadership: Work with management to provide guidance to a team of graphic designers • Creative direction: Develop and implement creative concepts and strategies, and provide art direction to internal and external stakeholders • Proofing and quality control: Conduct final reviews of all designs for spelling, grammar, and layout, ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines and project requirements before it goes to print or is finalized • Production coordination: Manage the production process, which may include coordinating with printers, vendors, and other external partners • Asset management: Maintain a digital asset management system to organize and archive all design files • Client liaison: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and present design concepts and revisions • Process improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and new tools to improve the team’s efficiency and the quality of work. Minimum Qualifications • Technical Skills: An understanding of graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Design Knowledge: Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition • Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present creative work and collaborate effectively with clients and team members • Creativity: Communicate, with respect, at a high level to bring about a positive result • Experience: Previous experience in graphic design is helpful or a related field, often including experience with print production and project management, is required Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.