Digital Designer

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　　Digital Designer

　　Salary

　　$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Lansing, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Job Number

　　01242024

　　Department

　　Michigan State Senate

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Bargaining Unit

　　N/A

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Job Description

　　WHO WE ARE:

　　The Senate Democratic Majority Office offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment dedicated to advancing the interests and values of the people of Michigan. We work tirelessly to promote our agenda, engage with constituents, and drive positive change for our communities.

　　WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

　　Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Information Systems Director, the Digital Designer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of digital services to member offices. Responsibilities encompass graphic design development, creation of creative content for digital purposes, content curation from external sources, and other design management tasks as requested. The Digital Designer is also responsible for collaborating with web developers to design website and web-based application layouts, as well as contributing to the development, maintenance, and execution of a strategic design plan.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　Develops and maintains visually appealing and user-friendly website designs consistent with Senate Majority Leadership’s brand image and messaging

　　Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand project goals, and create design concepts

　　Develops design graphics, web designs, web layouts, templates, and other design elements

　　Optimizes website designs for responsive and mobile-friendly experiences across different devices and platforms. Conducts website audits to test usability and identify areas of improvement, implementing changes as necessary

　　Creates, manages, and produces branded digital design solutions for various purposes, including websites, Senator event graphics, email templates, social media graphics, and communication campaigns

　　Designs, edits, and builds WordPress page layouts with a theme builder

　　Collaborates with other designers or web developers to deliver high-quality digital output

　　SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Assists the Senate Majority member offices with design as requested

　　Provides content and editing assistance for all digital media as requested

　　Performs all other duties as assigned by the Information Systems Director

　　Required Education and Experience

　　EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

　　A bachelor's degree is preferred

　　Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end technologies required

　　Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite required

　　Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web development frameworks preferred

　　Other combinations of education and experience evaluated on an individual basis

　　Alternate Education and Experience

　　SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

　　Knowledge of multiple design concepts including motion graphics and animation

　　Experience in web design, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and innovative design concepts.

　　Ability to demonstrate an understanding of user experience (UX) principles and best practices

　　Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, legislators and staff, lobbyists, and other interest groups

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain strict attention to detail

　　Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

　　Knowledge of the legislative process and of the structure and policies of state government

　　Ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Ability to work outside of normal work schedule, as necessary

　　Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines that may be rigid or subject to change on short notice

　　Ability to use diplomacy, discretion, and good judgment when disseminating information

　　Additional Requirements and Information

　　This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

　　STATUS: Full-time, with a standard benefits package

　　SALARIED: $45,000 - $55,000, based on experience

　　WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; evenings & weekends as necessary

　　GOVERNING CAUCUS: Democrat

　　This is a non-civil service, at-will position.

　　Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

　　The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517-373-1675.

　　The Michigan Senate employment benefits include an array of options from health insurance to retirement programs. This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are offered by the Michigan Senate.

　　Insurance and Other Benefits

　　Insurances include medical, dental, vision and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.

　　Leave Time

　　Full time/salaried employees receive 16 hours of personal time upon hire and accrue 8 hours of leave time per pay period.

　　Holidays

　　State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.

　　Deferred Compensation

　　Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). The employee decides the amount deducted from their paycheck.

　　Retirement

　　Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 5%).

　　Agency

　　State of Michigan

　　Address

　　400 South Pine Street

　　Lansing, Michigan, 48909

　　Phone

　　(800) 788-1766

　　State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Website

　　https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan

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