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Visual Media Designer 1 (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 59977 - 59977
Posted: 28 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Are you excited by the idea of turning public health information into compelling visual stories that reach diverse communities across Connecticut
If so apply today!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:
  • Work alongside an experienced Visual Media Designer and collaborate with communications specialists web professionals and community engagement staff to produce video graphic design and multimedia content that reaches diverse audiences across the state.Discover the opportunity to make a measurable impact on how Connecticut residents receive and engage with public health information.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
MarComm is in an active growth period - adding new staff expanding its multimedia capabilities and building out a podcast studio community engagement function and digital content strategy - making this an ideal moment to join and help shape the offices creative direction.

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

  • Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
  • Preventing disease injury and disability
  • Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic print formats for use on websites and printed materials.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Using various media designs and prepares illustrations typography graphs charts maps cartoons and layouts for websites reports publications and booklets;
  • Designs lays out letters and prepares art work on charts and diagrams for websites publications and exhibitions;
  • Creates designs for covers;
  • Confers with supervisors as to media and method of design for various projects;
  • Designs prepares and illustrates exhibit and display material for department usage and public display;
  • Edits digital video and images;
  • Creates online fillable forms and related ancillaries;
  • May make freehand sketches of designs and drawings;
  • May design and illustrate visual aids pertaining to training or other programs of the agency;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • graphic materials;
    • and ability to utilize computer software including publishing and graphic design software;
    • most effective methods of graphic demonstration of materials;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • in free hand sketching water color oil lettering and montage work;
  • Ability to
    • utilize auxiliary equipment such as large scale printers;
    • prepare original art work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in commercial or illustration art or engineering drafting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in graphic arts may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience planning filming and editing video content using Adobe Premiere Pro or other similar editing software.
  • Experience producing graphic design materials including social media graphics infographics flyers or print collateral using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop).
  • Experience producing or supporting a podcast or similar visual news/storytelling content including audio editing visual support content and platform publishing (e.g. Spotify YouTube Vimeo).
  • Experience creating public health government or nonprofit communications content for diverse audiences with attention to plain-language and accessibility standards.
  • Experience working in a collaborative creative team environment managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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