Graphic Designer - DO

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Put your creativity to work for Idahoans!

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is hiring two graphic design professionals (public information officers)to join its communications team. If you enjoy turning ideas and complex information into compelling visual communications, this is an opportunity to use your creativity and design skills to support programs and services that make a difference in the lives of Idahoans.

Working within the Director’s Office, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Idaho’s largest state agency to design publications, infographics, digital graphics, marketing materials, and other visual products. You’ll also help strengthen DHW’s visual identity, apply branding standards, and create materials that are clear, engaging, and accessible to a wide range of audiences.

We’re looking for creative, detail-oriented professionals who enjoy variety, collaboration, and the opportunity to see their work make an impact. You’ll manage design projects from concept through completion, work with a team of communications professionals, and contribute ideas that help DHW communicate more effectively.

These positions report to the Senior Public Information Officer responsible for Branding and Design.

The preferred location for this position is at our downtown Boise location. However, candidates preferring to work in other Idaho locations will be considered, provided DHW has workspace available.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of an introductory period and necessary training. Telework approval is not guaranteed and may be revoked at any time.

BENEFITS

At DHW, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful creative work while enjoying the benefits of public service. State employment offers paid leave, retirement benefits, health insurance, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to programs that serve Idaho communities. Benefits include:

• Retirement - one of the nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave and vacation leave that begin accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that take effect on the first day of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• Two voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• A wide variety of training opportunities
• Additional benefits and discounts available through insurance providers
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or state programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Design and produce professional print and digital communications materials, including publications, brochures, flyers, infographics, presentations, signage, social media, marketing materials, and other visual products.
• Apply and help maintain DHW branding and visual identity standards to ensure consistent, recognizable communications across department programs and services.
• Collaborate with program staff and communications professionals to identify audience needs, develop creative concepts, and recommend effective visual communication solutions.
• Create graphics and other visual content for department websites, intranet pages, digital publications, and electronic communications.
• Develop and update design templates and other resources that help employees produce consistent, professional communications materials.
• Incorporate accessibility requirements and best practices into design projects, including accessible layouts, typography, color contrast, and document formatting.
• Manage assigned design projects from concept through production, coordinating schedules, revisions, approvals, and deliverables.
• Review visual communications materials for consistency with department branding, design, and accessibility standards and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with printers, vendors, and other partners as needed to support production and distribution of communications materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications. Please make sure your resume or work history demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

We strongly recommend attaching a link to an online portfolio of your work or samples of your work to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of graphic design principles and visual communication. Typically gained by completing an associate degree or higher in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, or a closely related field that included coursework in typography, layout, composition, color, and visual design; OR at least two years of professional experience applying these principles to print and digital communications materials.
• Experience using professional graphic design and desktop publishing software. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, or comparable professional design software, to create finished print and digital communications materials. Experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred.
• Experience developing and producing print and digital communications materials while applying established branding standards. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience developing visual communications products from concept through final production, including applying organizational branding standards. Examples include brochures, reports, infographics, marketing materials, presentations, signage, and digital graphics.
• Experience coordinating design or communications projects and collaborating with clients or stakeholders. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience coordinating multiple projects, consulting with clients or stakeholders, managing revisions, and completing deliverables within established deadlines.

Optional qualifications:

• Some knowledge of accessibility principles for visual and digital communications. Typically gained by coursework or professional training addressing digital accessibility, accessible document design, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG); OR at least six months of experience incorporating accessibility practices into communications materials.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.