MULTI-MEDIA EDITOR

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE GRAPHIC ARTIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSSs technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily emergent and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems case management systems housing systems employment/work engagement services revenue producing computer matches claiming systems and personnel systems.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) Graphic Artist II to function as a Multi-Media Editor who will:

- Utilize computer software to design and develop multi-media digital assets including animations
dynamic visual content models illustrations motion graphics charts and graphs. Conceptualize
scripts into engaging and clear video and print presentations that help individuals efficiently acquire
knowledge and skills. Design videos that are interactive and engaging enabling users to learn
efficiently and intuitively improving the overall user experience. Create clear easy-to-understand
visual content including animations tutorials and demonstrations.

- Ensure all video content adheres to established branding style guidelines and accessibility
standards including incorporating closed captions text-to-speech ASL and multilingual
voiceovers when needed. Plan creative approaches and production for website design
infographics logos color palettes style guides and image libraries.

- Select media and processes to be used for deliverables. Apply established design standards and
collaborate with team members to create engaging video content for diverse delivery methods
including mobile online video and other widely used delivery methods. Identify digital asset needs
text-to-voice conversion requirements (multiple languages and ASL) and program brand guidelines
for video production.

- Work closely with instructional designers subject matter experts developers and stakeholders to
ensure video content aligns with learning objectives and business goals.

- Share drafts of videos with stakeholders for review and collect feedback on content clarity and design.
Analyze synthesize and implement feedback from stakeholders. Address any revisions adjustments
or additional input. Collect feedback from users and stakeholders to analyze the effectiveness of videos
and initiate revisions as needed. Test videos for technical quality (sound visuals accessibility) and
ensure they meet branding guidelines. Coordinate the release of videos across appropriate channels
such as learning management systems websites or mobile platforms.

- Communicate project data via presentations and reports with stakeholders. Track key development
metrics (e.g. text-to-voice conversion script-to-video progress and asset design) to provide project
management data assisting in the forecasting of project timelines and completion.

- Document any difficulties encountered such as issues with application script clarity or review cycles.
Highlight the strategies tools and processes that were particularly effective during the project. Identify
specific actions or adjustments that should be made for future video projects to improve efficiency
collaboration or outcomes.


Hours/Shift:
Normal Business Hours

GRAPHIC ARTIST - 91415

Qualifications :

(1) A baccalaureate degree with a major in fine or graphic arts from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a states Department of Education or comparable governmental agency in oils water colors painting design black and white layout computer graphics and other art media and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in 1 or 2 above plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time