Content & Multimedia Specialist.

About the role

The Executive Director’s Office is responsible for the strategic direction and effective internal operations of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), working with the Governor’s Office, legislature, other government agencies, CDHS staff, counties, and a variety of stakeholders. CDHS’s vision is to empower Coloradans to thrive through bold and innovative health and human services.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the graphic designer and multimedia specialist for the Department, coordinating with other staff, state agencies, vendors, and offices within CDHS.
• Responsible for the multimedia content and oversight of CDHS people and programs.
• Works with the Chief Communications Office, the Deputy Director of Communications, the Internal Communications Director, and all office communications staff on a range of department-specific graphic design and multimedia projects and programs, which may include graphic design, content development, social media management, template creation, brand management, and creative asset development.
• Collaborates with team members on brainstorming and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Experience only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in graphic design, multimedia design, or content creation.
• Education and experience: A combination of related education in Arts, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Multimedia, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design, Media, Videography, Photography, Film & Television, Mass Communications, or Digital Design and/or relevant experience in graphic design, multimedia design, or content creation equal to six (6) years.

Qualifications

• Graphic design and knowledge of design software (Adobe Suite).
• Knowledge of social media content development and management.
• Photography and videography skills, including photo and video editing.

Skills

• Conceptualizing creative designs, graphics, and visuals based on project requirements.
• Content creation and management.
• Overseeing Department adherence to state branding guidelines.
• Recommend layouts and formats for artwork and photography.
• Formatting creative files to audience and/or outlet specifications.
• Ensuring projects are completed to a high standard and on schedule.
• Developing and maintaining CDHS brand guidelines.
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions.
• Using a wide range of design, photo editing and video editing software, including Adobe Suite and Canva.
• Maintaining compliance with the latest branding and accessibility standards as determined by the department.
• Designing departmental year-end reports.
• Providing design support and organizing presentations for the Joint Budget Committee.
• Providing graphic support to CDHS staff during the legislative session, helping create informational materials, presentations, handouts, reports and other assets as needed.

Benefits

This position does not specify any benefits.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The weekly hybrid working arrangement requires a minimum of 2 days in-office and a maximum of 3 days remote work. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.