Graphic Design (SR5228307-DOE1)
Remote – United States
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) was established as a means of recognizing cost savings through the consolidation of State IT assets and resources. The creation of OTS consolidated a wide variety of existing hardware platforms, operating systems, database management systems, networks, third party software, and custom applications.
OTS leads the State’s technology procurement process in order to standardize technology over the entire organization, seek efficiencies of operations, maintenance, and scalability of new products introduced to the OTS suite of services which can eventually be offered to all in-scope agencies.
The scope of the proposed services will include, but are not limited to the following:
| • Meet with State staff to determine the scope of a project • Advise State on strategies to reach a particular audience • Determine the message the design should portray • Create images that identify a product or convey a message • Develop graphics for logos and websites • Select colors, images, text style, and layout • Present the design to State • Incorporate changes recommended by the State into the final design • Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them • Ensure that coding standards are met; optimizing the web architectures for navigability and accessibility • Utilize specialized graphic design software to prepare designs • Keep up to date with the latest software and computer technologies • Plan site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality • Develop site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content • Develop site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, related site enhancements • Prepare site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links • Establish locatability by registering with search engines • Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links • Protect site by designing and installing security precautions • Maintain site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions • Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory: • Bachelor’s degree • Experience in software development or experience in graphic design (Adobe CS software suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, HTML, etc.) • Experience effectively executing against brand guidelines and maintaining brand standards, including demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography and color palette • Experience designing externally facing information and graphics in a visually appealing way • Thorough knowledge of current technology solutions for internet, handheld/mobile devices, personal computers, and networks
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory: • Experience with education and/or governmental institutions • Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications • UX/UI Design competencies • Application of specialized skills within a government agency environment |
Note: Expected Start/End Dates: 05/26/2025 -06/30/2029
Projected number of hours to be worked 2025-2028: approx. 1,100 hours/yr
Projected number of hours to be worked 2029: approx. 350 hours/yr
Hours worked should be within the State’s core hours of 7:00 AM CT to 6:00 PM CT.