Title: Graphic Designer

State Role Title: Media Specialist III

Hiring Range: $71,000 -$76,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

“The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts."

Provides effective graphic design, planning, production, and dissemination of projects and related materials that have a statewide impact on VDH programs and initiatives, reaching a wide audience of both internal and external customers.

Provides support across all aspects of graphic design, public relations, and educational material development, while maximizing the use of information technology tools in the design and production process.

Ensures that all publications and materials meet VDH brand standards, and promotes the creation of evidence-based, effective materials that adhere to professional standards. Performs administrative tasks as assigned.

*This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant, period ending 11/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Portfolio demonstrates professional graphic design work across print, digital, campaign materials, and motion graphics.
2. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe XD.
3. Familiarity with website design principles, including experience with WordPress.
4. Strong knowledge of visual design principles (color theory, typography, composition, branding).
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to produce high-quality, consistent design deliverables aligned with agency standards.
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills for client discussions and delivery of design services.
8. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on design-related projects.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience in the public sector or in public campaigns, demonstrating clear, concise, and culturally sensitive communication for diverse audiences.
2. Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG) and ability to apply inclusive design principles.
3. Experience with social media content creation (graphics, layouts, posts).
4. Experience producing motion graphics or multimedia assets to support digital campaigns.
5. Ability to adapt design work for both print and digital platforms while maintaining brand consistency.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Contact Information

Name: Janay Dixon

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: janay.dixon@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.