[Part Time Contract] Graphic Designer Intern (Communications & Outreach) GDSS 0429 JD#01

Job Title: Graphic Designer Intern

Location: New York NY 10007
Work Schedule: 21 hours per week
Duration:11 Weeks

Overview:

A public sector organization is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer Intern to support communications outreach and multimedia initiatives. This role involves producing ADA-compliant materials supporting internal and external communications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality visual content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and produce a monthly employee newsletter using Adobe InDesign ensuring ADA compliance and coordinating content with various internal teams
• Create outreach event flyers using existing templates and export them as ADA-compliant PDFs for official record submission
• Develop a wide range of visual materials including invitations posters event programs presentations fact sheets guides brochures forms and other informational content
• Provide in-house support for video recording and editing using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Submit monthly reports and outreach materials to designated government publication portals for recordkeeping
• Coordinate with translation vendors to produce multilingual materials as needed
• Manage requisitions for promotional items and collaborate with vendors by providing artwork and design specifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Option 1: Bachelors degree in Fine Arts Graphic Design or related field from an accredited institution plus at least one year of professional graphic design experience
  OR
• Option 2: High school diploma (or equivalent) plus two years of technical training in art/design from an approved institution and three years of professional graphic design experience

Preferred Skills:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual communication typography and creative design expertise
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud especially Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience creating ADA-compliant PDFs and documents (Word Excel preferred)
• Familiarity with motion graphics tools such as Adobe After Effects is a plus
• Basic knowledge of HTML is preferred
• Excellent organizational communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must provide a portfolio link or PDF showcasing relevant work

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