Creative Media Designer (Creative Media Designer IV)
Job #: TSC-07
- TWC Job #: 16760578
- Opening Date: 9/20/2024
- Travel Required: 10%
- Monthly Salary: $6,250.00 - $7,500.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B23
- Class: 1816
- Status: Open
Creative Media Designer – Austin, Texas
Texas Space Commission is looking for a Creative Media Designer (Creative Media Designer IV).
Who We Are
The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What You’ll Earn
The salary is $6,250.00 - $7,500.00 a month ($75,000.00 - $90,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What You’ll Do
This is a job that performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) graphic and multimedia design and production work. Work is performed in a fast-paced and professional environment involving the concepting, illustration, and production of logos, graphics, data visuals, and interactive media materials in support of Commission Board or Consortium Executive Committee initiatives. Work involves using computer software to produce visual assets for print.
- Designs and produces graphics and interactive media materials using Adobe Creative Cloud software as part of a comprehensive communications effort. Product designs may include one-pagers, newsletters, brochures, social media graphics, presentations, maps, infographics, report covers, exhibit display banners, and more.
- Develops and implements an agency brand book and style guide and ensures all agency assets are brand compliant and meets standards.
- Consults with Commission staff and provides technical advice on graphics and/or multimedia designs.
- Maintains all design software and programs, design system components, and equipment.
- Advises staff on the best creative mediums to be used for specific projects.
- Maintains archive of electronic production files, artwork, and images.
- Presents mockups, proofs, and samples for approval and formally presents final products to Commission staff.
- Troubleshoots applicable system hardware and software problems.
- Coordinates printing needs to ensure quality and cost-effective printing.
- Coordinates graphic and/or multimedia design needs with agency staff and provides technical advice on graphics and/or multimedia designs.
- Reviews and approves production proofs.
- Researches, plans, and prepares operating and production guidelines, procedures, and reports for others to adopt and follow.
- Makes presentations to staff or the public on the development of agency creative interactive media materials.
- Serves as a liaison with contractors, printers, and suppliers on media projects and the procurement of materials and supplies.
- Helps analyze content for accessibility, recommends changes to make content accessible, and remediates accessibility issues.
- Advises agency staff regarding creative multimedia design trends and needs.
- Reviews and approves final creative media production in consultation with the Communications Director.
- Maintains all design equipment, including hardware and software necessary to perform assigned tasks and collaborates with the Commission’s Information Systems staff in support of all communication activities.
- May assist with social media and web in creating communication assets across various media platforms.
- May assist in the development of promotional and informational materials, marketing materials for projects, and compiling and disseminating project materials.
- Serves as the liaison with Information Services to ensure brand compliance and accessibility for all communications products.
How You’ll Qualify
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in communication design, fine arts, graphic design, visual arts, advertising, communications, business administration, government, or a related field; and
- Five (5) years of experience in communications design, graphic design, public information, or media relations work.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. If selected for an interview, a copy or link to applicant’s portfolio is required during the interview.
You’re a Great Fit with
- Seven (7) or more years of graphic design experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat etc.
- Experience with animation, character illustration, infographics that simply communicate complex ideas.
- Experience with After Effects, Adobe Express, Figma, Canto and all Microsoft 365 products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with data visualization software such as Microsoft BI and Tableau.
- Previous experience working at a government agency (local/state/federal).
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who likes to perform graphic and multimedia design and production work in a fast-paced and professional environment. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873