Graphics and Multimedia Designer

State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tallahassee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Graphics and Multimedia Designer position at the State of Florida's Senate Office of Multimedia Communications and Instructional Design involves skilled and creative work focused on designing and producing a variety of graphics materials. The role requires a strong background in graphic design, illustrating, and multimedia software applications. The designer will be responsible for documenting legislative actions and events through photography and videography, showcasing technical and creative skills in these areas. Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential traits for success in this position. The designer will create graphics for various platforms, including social media, electronic signage, brochures, reports, and pamphlets. This includes designing and laying out posters, display panels, charts, and diagrams for publications. The role also involves assisting in the photographic and duplicating processes necessary for reproducing graphics materials. The designer will plan and prepare pictorial posters and illustrations, transforming verbal information into visual art. Additionally, the position requires taking photographs and videos of legislative actions, arranging scenes, selecting shooting angles, and determining the correct calibration of equipment for optimal results. The designer will also be responsible for editing images and videos, maintaining inventories, and managing the Senate's online photographic library. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during Interim Committee Weeks and Legislative Sessions, requiring the designer to be available for late-night and weekend work as needed. This position is crucial for effectively communicating the Senate's activities and initiatives through visual media.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares graphics for social media, brochures, reports, and pamphlets.
• Creates posters, display panels, charts, and diagrams for publications.
• Assists in photographic and duplicating processes for graphics materials.
• Plans and prepares pictorial posters and illustrations using various methods.
• Transforms verbal information into artwork.
• Takes photographs and videos of legislative actions and events.
• Arranges scenes and shots, selects shooting angles, and determines illumination.
• Cuts and edits images and videos for publication.
• Maintains inventories and requisitions supplies for graphic design work.
• Manages the Senate's online photographic library.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in graphic design, graphic arts, photography, visual communications, commercial art, illustrating, or videography.
• Professional experience can substitute for required college education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of graphic design formats, techniques, and composition options.
• Skill in photography and videography capture, editing, and publication.
• Ability to design a variety of graphics materials.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multimedia software applications.
• Familiarity with legislative processes and events.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package offered by the Legislature.