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MTA Senior Graphic Designer in New York, New York
Senior Graphic Designer
Job ID: 9619
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Creative
Date Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Graphic Designer
SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $102,000
HAY POINTS: 466
DEPT/DIV: Marketing, Creative Service
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Creative Director, Design
LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)
DEADLINE: Until Filled
This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
SUMMARY :
The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating all marketing and corporate communications design elements, including developing concepts and designing both print and digital assets for MTA headquarters and its operating agencies. This role also involves overseeing the design of the MTA’s internal and external communications.
Key responsibilities include advising on print production procedures for major projects, managing the creation of agency-wide signage (with a focus on ADA compliance), and ensuring graphics standardization across all materials. The Senior Graphic Designer will maintain the MTA’s service identity program, including ongoing design updates and revisions to the service identity manual.
Additionally, this role involves supervising and designing materials created by both in-house staff and freelance contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for designing and supervising all promotional, collateral, and advertising materials for MTA’s in-house clients and operating agencies.
The Senior Graphic Designer works closely with multiple designers, copywriters, digital and social media strategists, videographers, and the marketing production team to design, schedule, and coordinate the production of all project deliverables.
Aid the Deputy Creative Director of Design to execute creative concepts and ensure high-quality and timely output of products that will engage customers and drive awareness and visitation to all of MTA’s information channels.
Develop customer communication strategies in collaboration with senior management across the spectrum of an organization.
Collaborate with team members and other MTA staff to conceptualize, plan, and execute video projects.
Keep abreast of trends and best practices in commercial design, animation, and film to continually improve MTA’s creative products and processes.
Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
Other duties as assigned .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
COMPETENCIES
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the Governor’s Office for New York State, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED:
To be considered for this position, you must submit a link to your online portfolio or PDF samples of your work.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or advertising. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience working in design, video editing, and preferably at a high-end branding/design firm or an ad agency.
Mastery of supporting applications including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe After Effects.
Competency in conceptualizing, planning, and managing design projects from start to completion.
Familiarity with shared storage and cloud-based collaborative workflows .
PREFERRED:
Prior experience working at an ad agency or in-house creative team.
Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.