Communications Graphic Designer

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department—mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems toward a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.

The CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

The candidate  works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the Communications Unit of the Advertising and Communications Section within the Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB). This position supports the NPAB by creating visual and graphic design for nutrition and physical activity educational materials and publications in multiple mediums for use throughout the state by CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL)/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) grantees and partners.   

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating a variety of visual materials, including brochures, posters, infographics, and educational content.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance and accessibility standards for digital and print materials.
• Strong understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and branding.
• Ability to develop and adapt materials for diverse audiences, including low-literacy and underserved groups.
• Experience with web design and content development for both internal and external platforms.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing digital and physical assets.
• Familiarity with the development, translation, and dissemination of health education materials.
• Experience with customer service and working with vendors, contractors, or external partners.
• Familiarity with design best practices for social media, newsletters, and other digital communications.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.