Correctional Industries Brand & Communications Designer

Description

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Communications Consultant 4, some of your duties will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and preparing written and visual CI communications which could look like:
  • Facilitating meetings to gather initial business need and uses design expertise to develop solutions
  • Illustrating concepts by designing visual art based upon unique project need, organization brand standards, and accessibility rules
  • Contributing, preparing, editing and proofreading written content for CI publications
  • Creating a wide range of communication materials, including graphics, reports, brochures/catalogs, logos, flyers, signs, events materials, etc. using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ensuring effective design concepts, standards and consistency of all CI projects statewide
• Serving as the subject matter expert to ensure brand consistency in internal and external publications to include:
  • Using Adobe Creative Suite, creating draft publications, incorporating recommended changes into the final design, while directing changes to ensure they reflect established style and brand guidelines
  • Determining logos, color schemes, fonts, etc. used for promotional, educational, and general materials across all forms of publications
  • Ensuring all publication assets are appropriately licensed for use as needed.
  • Reviewing and editing submitted content
• Presentations, Events, and Social Media to include:
  • Working with stakeholders on event planning related to communication needs (i.e. invitations, signage, presentation/tradeshow booth materials, etc.) from design to finished products
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent

AND

• Four (4) years paid graphic design and communications experience

OR

• Bachelors degree accredited college in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or closely related field

In addition to the above education/experience, the below knowledge, skills and/or abilities are required:

• Adobe Creative Suites expert with extensive experience using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and ability to conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of materials.
• Knowledge of traditional marketing publications, visual communication design, and electronic presentations
• Strong written and verbal communications and customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Experience working with commercial printers, to include providing detailed publication specifications, obtaining cost estimates, and press checks
• High level organization required to prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Supplemental Information

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!