Graphic Design Intern
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD
The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.
We make it easier for New Yorkers to vote, meaningfully support candidates for city office, and run for office themselves. NYC Votes, our voter engagement initiative, meets people where they are to share trustworthy election information and help New Yorkers make a plan to vote. We publish the citywide Voter Guide, which delivers information about candidates directly to voters’ doors. Our public matching funds program ensures small contributions can make a big difference, allowing regular people to run for office by relying on the support of other regular people, not just wealthy donors and special interests. And we lift the veil on how candidates raise and spend money, increasing transparency and accountability in local government.
We believe that when every New Yorker is empowered to participate meaningfully in elections, candidates will better reflect the communities they serve, elected leaders will be more accountable to the public, and New Yorkers will have a democracy they can truly trust.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Marketing and Digital Communications unit leads the top-level marketing and communications strategy for the CFB and creates the strategy behind all public-facing materials that directly engage and serve the needs of five million New Yorkers in thirteen languages.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Graphic Design Intern will report to members of the Design team and assist the Marketing and Digital Communications Unit with a range of daily design requests. These requests can include but are not limited to:
- Create social media posts and simple motion graphics for all NYC Votes channels.
- Format text layouts and create statistical graphs and infographics.
- Lay out eye-catching emails for our regular subscriber list.
- Collaborate with other designers and project stakeholders.
- Work samples and/or portfolio link must be provided for consideration.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)
We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you're ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.
Knowledge
- Familiarity with visual hierarchy, typography, layout, balance, and color.
- Knowledge and experience with motion design.
- Knowledge of how to set up native files and export for print and digital production.
Skills
- Highly collaborative with good interpersonal skills.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attentive to fundamental design standards (kerning, leading, rags, etc.)
Abilities
- Experience with Adobe applications including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and Animate.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and project specs as provided by stakeholders and supervisors.
- Very organized with ability to work independently, using tools and platforms like Sharepoint, Slack, and Outlook to organize files, communicate with team members, and provide status updates.
Other
- Can receive constructive criticism with growth mindset and apply learnings to new projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of language other than English preferred but not required.
- Experience with creating assets for social media channels such as Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
- Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.
- Knowledge and experience with illustration.
- Knowledge of social media trends and strong sense of how to design viral content.
- Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy, public service, and money in politics.
COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.