JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer
The scope of the proposed services will include the following:
? Meet with State staff to determine the scope of a project;
? Advise State on strategies to reach a particular audience;
? Determine the message the design should portray;
? Create images that identify a product or convey a message;
? Develop graphics for logos and websites;
? Select colors, images, text style, and layout;
? Present the design to State;
? Incorporate changes recommended by the State into the final design;
? Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them;
? Ensure that coding standards are met; optimizing the web architectures for navigability and accessibility;
? Utilize specialized graphic design software to prepare designs;
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory: (if applicable)
? Bachelor’s degree
? Experience in software development or 2+ years of experience in graphic design
? Experience effectively executing against brand guidelines and maintaining brand standards, including demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography and color palette
? Experience designing externally facing information and graphics in a visually appealing way
? Proficient in A e Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and animation)
? Available to work from Baton Rouge, LA on a regular basis
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:
? Ability to effectively edit and augment written and visual elements of program content
? Experience translating technical concepts into straightforward visual designs
? Experience aligning web development applications with technical programming
? Familiarity with Craft CMS architecture
? Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
? UX/UI Design competencies
? Application of specialized skills within a government agency environment