Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Graphic Design), Box OCE-1620/27407

Job Description

The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Graphic Design), SG-15 position in the New York State Museum. This Office Reporting to the Museum Exhibit Specialist 2 (Graphic Design), this position will support the New York State Museum when the workload allows but will primarily serve the graphic design needs of the New York State Library, New York State Archives, and the Office of Cultural Education Deputy's Office. The incumbent will help translate the work of these institutions into clear, accessible, and visually compelling materials that strengthen public understanding, engagement, and awareness of OCE's programs, services, collections, research, and statewide impact.
The Cultural Education Center is home to the New York State Museum, Library, and Archives, among New York State's most extraordinary public institutions-serving millions of New Yorkers, researchers, educators, students, and visitors through collections, educational programming, research services, publications, and statewide initiatives. This position will provide essential graphic design capacity where it is most needed, ensuring that the Library, Archives, and Deputy's Office have high-quality, professional visual materials to communicate their mission, promote public access, and present institutional priorities with clarity and consistency. Working collaboratively with program, communications, and leadership staff, the incumbent will develop print and digital materials that are visually engaging, accessible, brand-consistent, and delivered on deadline. This position requires proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (with emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), a strong understanding of design principles (typography, color theory, layout, and composition), creativity, sound judgment, attention to detail, positive and open communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Primarily support the New York State Library, New York State Archives, and the Office of Cultural Education Deputy's Office through professional graphic design services, with support to the New York State Museum where workload allows;
Collaborate with program areas to design and implement cohesive wayfinding systems that improve navigation, accessibility, and visitor experience;
Design and produce public-facing print and digital materials, including publications, educational materials, reports, presentations, signage, promotional materials, digital graphics, branded communications, display materials, and related visual content;
Develop and maintain layouts, templates, graphics, illustrations, and branded design assets that support consistent visual identity across OCE materials;
Ensure all materials are accurate, accessible, visually consistent, and aligned with agency branding, editorial, accessibility, and communications standards;
Prepare design files for appropriate production and distribution methods, including printing, digital publication, web use, presentations, and other formats;
Manage multiple graphic design assignments, timelines, revisions, and competing priorities to ensure timely completion of projects;
Update and revise existing graphic materials to maintain accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and professional quality;
Coordinate with vendors, printers, and internal staff as needed to support production, delivery, and implementation of graphic materials and;
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the graphic design, communications, and public engagement goals of the Office of Cultural Education.

Minimum Qualifications:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or?55b/c service as a Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Graphic Design).
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of production experience in graphic design services for digital output and publications.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or?55b/c service as a Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Graphic Design).

Requirements

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or?55b/c service as a Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Graphic Design).
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of production experience in graphic design services for digital output and publications.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.