Graphic Designer 1

 

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Graphic Designer 1 to work in their Public Information Office at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. The Graphic Designer 1 completes a wide range of designs and graphics projects for promotional materials, signage, and websites for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The selected candidate will conceptualize, design, and create graphics in print and digital media, consult with and advise department staff, and develop design and layout using computer software products. Specific duties include: developing, designing, producing, and updating original, creative graphic designs across a variety of media and  updating and maintaining website content via web publishing software and content management systems.

 

The Graphic Designer 1 is a full-time, non-competitive position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY. We provide a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

 

The Graphic Designer 1 position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 14. The starting salary of the PEF SG-14 is $ 59,204 /year. 

The candidate appointed to the Graphic Designer 1, SG-14, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations.  Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-14 job rate salary of $ 74,058 / year!

 

This is a PEF-represented position offering a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. You'll benefit from cost-effective health insurance options, fully covered dental and vision care, participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan, and ample paid time off. Your first year includes 5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work-life balance. Explore additional advantages with programs such as the Deferred Compensation Plan, Flex Spending Account, and NY's 529 College Savings Program. For comprehensive details on these programs, please visit the New York State Office of Employee Relations website.

 

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer. 

 

 

Non-Competitive Qualifications: Four years of experience in graphic design.

 

Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

 

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use the below link to apply by October 11, 2026. Within this online application please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or [email protected].

 

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities.  If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.