Graphic Artist, OLS

**To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Graphic Artist, be reachable on the civil service list for exam #4123, or be eligible under the 55a program. **
Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The Office of Livable Streets (OLS) is tasked with prioritizing strategic planning, community engagement, research, policy, design, implementation, and long-term management. Their goal is to create streets that are livable, supporting safety, accessibility, inclusion, resiliency, active modes, community cohesion, and economic vitality citywide. Additionally, they aim to enhance New York City's pedestrian, bicycle, and micromobility networks, providing comfortable, connected, green, and reliable transportation options across the five boroughs. They place special emphasis on Priority Investment Areas, mode shift, and reimagining streets. The office also develops innovative new programs, design typologies, project delivery, and analysis tools to meet the demands of a rapidly changing population with evolving needs and technologies.
The Cycling & Micromobility Unit is responsible for the nation's largest network of on-street bicycle facilities (1,200+ lane-miles), enhancing street safety for all users, and increasing bike ridership in the five boroughs. The team's focus is the innovative redesign of city streets to expand and improve the bike network, with emphasis on improving connectivity between neighborhoods, increasing access to safe bicycle infrastructure across the city, and creating a more equitable transportation network that serves all New Yorkers.
The Cycling & Micromobility Unit seeks to hire a creative Graphic Artist to support visual storytelling, content development, and digital asset management. This role requires hands-on experience translating complex transportation planning and public engagement concepts into clear, accessible visuals that support citywide cycling encouragement and outreach efforts. Under the guidance of senior staff, the selected candidate will contribute to both field-based and office-based work, supporting community engagement documentation and the development of visual materials such as graphics, illustrations, videos, and storytelling content. The role is well suited for someone with strong graphic design and illustration skills, an interest in learning new creative tools and formats, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across projects and disciplines.
The candidate will develop visual communications and outreach materials supporting cycling activation programs, public engagement, and neighborhood planning. The candidate will translate transportation planning concepts into straightforward visual content for diverse audiences, adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The candidate will work closely with other Units on the development, production, and distribution of the NYC Bike Map. The candidate will develop visual storytelling products, including illustrated narratives, explainer graphics, presentations, and conceptual storyboards for C&M campaigns. The candidate will produce motion graphics and animations, print and digital materials, including maps, reports, signage, web content, posters, flyers, brochures, postcards, ads, diagrams, and other public-facing and internal assets. The candidate will manage the Unit's official project imagery, including organizing, editing, and creating before-and-after visual documentation of projects in line with divisional recordkeeping practices. The candidate will document project implementation and community outreach through photography and short-form video. The candidate will recommend effective visual communication approaches for transportation safety and street improvement projects across platforms. Coordinating with the Communications & Press Division, the candidate will work on C&M's branding, data visualization, and visual storytelling strategies. The candidate will support creative communications projects and additional visual design across the Unit as required.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
Preferred Skills:
BFA in graphic design or related art/design degree, professional graphic design work experience. Superior graphic design ability and an excellent print/web portfolio. Must have extensive knowledge of graphic design, typography, color theory, digital printing process, and Fiery output. Must be an expert in graphic design for social media and web, as well as have an understanding of user interface and web technologies. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and relational databases (such as Microsoft Access), GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) for mapping and spatial visualization, and visualization and presentation tools (e.g., Figma, Canva, or similar platforms). Basic video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent). File and digital asset management systems (shared drives, DAM platforms, or similar systems). Experience with motion graphics, animations, and video editing. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript (not mandatory but preferred). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Excellent organizational skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests; strong analytical/critical thinking skills; ability to write and communicate clearly; excellent time-management skills; demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC; willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit.
Work Location:
55 Water St, NY, NY
Hours/Shift:
35 hrs. per week / 9 am - 5 pm
Additional Information:
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. **To be considered for this position, candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Graphic Artist, be reachable on the civil service list for exam #4123, or be eligible under the 55a program. **
For information on NYC Civil Service, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page.
Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $68,377, 2 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $78,633.
To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 792123
Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID # 792123
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
GRAPHIC ARTIST - 91415

(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in "1" or "2" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.