US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.  

This is an on-site position. Candidates must be located in Schenectady, NY. 

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm.  At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The project

TECKpert seeks to hire a Junior Graphic Designer to support our client, a government agency based in Schenectady, NY. Working within the Public Information Office (PIO) in a team-based environment, you will work on assigned projects that further the mission of the Board. You will develop, design, and create materials to communicate messages for educational or promotional purposes in print and digital media formats. The Contractor, using various tools, will produce communication products that are effective and aesthetically pleasing while ensuring that State and agency branding guidelines are met, as well as, ADA compliancy.

Job duties include but are not limited to -

• Design Intranet Website Assets;
• Design Agency Public Website Assets;
• Manage Multimedia projects including animation, and audio/video production;
• Manage graphics/videos for Board Social Media Platforms;
• Design pamphlets, brochures, banners, posters, postcards, newsletters, publications; and
• Create presentations utilizing Power Point.
• Designing materials (for print or pdf) including but not limited to pamphlets, brochures, banners, posters, postcards, invitations, publications;
• Creating social-media graphics;
• Ensuring ADA compliancy;
• Making requested design adjustments and copy edits;
• Researching photos/icons/informational graphics to support target subject;
• Maintaining and organizing image archives;
• Assisting with presentation design for training and conferences;
• Designing display materials for outreach events;
• Print preparation, and assist in the coordination of print jobs;
• Ensuring compliance with agency and NYS Branding Guidelines;
• Serving as advisor on project teams;
• Maintaining and organizing project

Compensation and Term 

This opportunity is for a part-time, 12 months contract position with possible extensions with pay to commensurate with experience up to $35/hour or $72,870 per year. 

Qualifications you need

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years Graphic Design experience
• Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint

**3 Reference of portfolio work are required at the time of submission. **

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence. 

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.