Digital Media Designer

Description

The Digital Media Designer will support the design of all graphic, print, web and visual communications activities and initiatives with the PA House Democratic Caucus. The position is responsible for the development, design and production of a variety of creative print, social media, and web projects that result in high quality, message-consistent digital content that creates engagement and discussion. The Digital Media Designermust be a creative and qualified individual that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to generate social and digital content quickly.

This job may be eligible for telework opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports to the Digital Media Supervisor and works closely with the Director, Digital Media & Analytics to create content that delivers a clear message, functionality, SEO, usability and within standards established by the House Democratic Caucus.
• Design graphics and content for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, presentations and online events, sized and optimized for each platform.
• Prepare production-ready files in the correct formats, resolutions and specs for each channel.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, web and video teams to deliver work on schedule, often across several projects at once.
• Organize and maintain asset libraries, templates and naming conventions so others can find and reuse work.
• Apply brand guidelines (logo, color, typography, imagery) consistently, and flag or propose updates when guidelines fall short.
• Keep current with design trends, platform changes and accessibility practices.
• Familiarity with platform specs and best practices for social, web and email.
• Maintain continual awareness of legislative issues and public policy.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates in Graphic Design, Web Development, Marketing, Digital Media or related field is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and knowledge of other digital design platforms such as Canva.

• Working knowledge of motion and video tools such as After Effects or Premiere Pro, or comparable software a plus.

• Strong grasp of layout, typography, color theory and visual hierarchy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate messaging.

• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines

• Clear, concise and candid communication skills; effective in developing high-functioning cross-collaborate teams

• Detail oriented as it relates to outcome delivery and project management

• Professional, positive, dependable, solid work ethic, dedicated to quality, self-motivated, team-player

• Interest in/understanding of Pennsylvania government, legislative process and the General Assembly a plus

• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is exposed to the moving of mechanical parts of office equipment. Working longer than a normal working day may be required.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Full-time, Harrisburg employees are eligible for:

• Paid Parking
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Annual, Personal and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription commencing first day of employment
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
• Pension/Retirement Plan offered through State Employee Retirement System (SERS)
• Group Life Insurance
• Sick Parental and Family Care Absence (SPFCA) (if eligible)