Graphic-Multimedia Designer
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick
1-Year Contract
2 Positions

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

Check out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together as
?One Team One GNB?to improve the lives of New?Brunswickers?every day!

The opportunity:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

Within the Educational Services Division, a team of Instructional Designers, Graphic-Multimedia Designers, and Web Developer/Programmers collaborates to design and develop educational resources such as online courses, instructional videos, printed guides for teachers and families, posters, brochures, forms, assessments, event branding, and reports.

Who you are:
You are someone who is highly motivated, who is client-focused and committed to providing exceptional service. You demonstrate initiative, adaptability, organizational skills, and a focus on solutions. You treat people in a polite and professional manner being courteous and always showing kindness, communicating and collaborating effectively with your team.
What you will do:
As a member of the Design Team, the successful candidate will support the team by designing and developing visual and multimedia resources. They will design and lay out digital and printed resources, create and/or modify images, and apply visual styles appropriate for various types of content. The Graphic-Multimedia Designer will also be responsible for verifying and processing images, drawings, etc. to be added to visual assets while ensuring compliance with graphic standards and copyright.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:

• Interacting with various stakeholders (internal clients, Instructional Designers, and Web Developers/Programmers) to determine and understand project technical and communication requirements.
• Providing recommendations based on their expertise in the field.
• Collaboratively designing solutions that meet client goals.
• Providing conceptual design for online courses in response to team's requests.
• Estimating the time and effort required to implement proposed solutions.
• Managing time effectively while performing multiple projects.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:

• A university degree in graphic design, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• OR
• A college diploma in graphic design, or a related discipline and minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.).
• Familiarity with html.
• Portfolio of previous achievements.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a field such as adult education/coaching may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Nice to have:

• Experience with D2L/Brightspace or another LMS platform.
• Familiarity with Articulate 360/Storyline 360/Rise 360.
• Video editing and production skills.
• Expertise in marketing, user experience/UX, and/or web design.
• Experience preparing projects for print.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Conceptual Thinking
• Creative Thinking / Innovation
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to use office technology, applications and software
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written communication

Wage:
Pay Band 3: $50,648 ¿ $70,772 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• Small team of approximately 14
• Remote or hybrid work possible
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by July 14, 2024, indicating competition number 24-2000-C24. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
506-259-1908

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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