Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

05/29/2026

Application Deadline:

06/07/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,738.00 - 7,247.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Designer (Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3) - 2 positions

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Have you always wanted to be part of a collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team? Do you have extensive design experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications, creating design materials, including AcroForms? If you are looking for an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of a new career, the position below may be for you. If interested, apply today!

The Office of Publications and Creative Services, located in Salem and supports the Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority, seeks 2 (two) talented individuals to serve as Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3 (EPDS 3).

of Duties

As a Senior Designer (EPDS 3) you will:

• Oversee comprehensive and complex publishing, marketing, advertising, or web design projects.

• Possess extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications and electronic forms experience, with additional knowledge of JavaScript, Query, CSS, HTML, Adobe Experience Manager, and content management systems being a plus.

• Work directly with customers through project management, creative service support, and ideation.

• Develop and present project concepts and solutions to customers, program staff, state entities, and contractors.

• Consult on concept, usability, and desired look‑and‑feel for all types of solutions without supervisor guidance, serving as a key contributor in large, multi‑faceted projects.

• Lead complex projects independently from creation to fruition

• Coordinate work of contract designers or staff designers producing electronic forms, web pages, and printed materials.

• May oversee team members’ work directly and serve as a technical resource for EPDS1 and EPDS2 staff.

• Coordinate the distribution of solutions based on defined specifications.

• Prepare a full range of highly skilled technical graphic or web design work for state agencies.

• Understand SaaS ecosystems, system administration, and system structure.

• Act as liaison for conflict resolution through hosting company trouble tickets, system monitoring, and escalation guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of graphic arts production experience, two years of which include providing direct technical consultation to customers and coordinating graphics design projects through to completion.

• Successful applicants will have experience in color separation and correction, technical illustration, or graphics or web software.

• A bachelor's or associate's degree in graphic arts may substitute for two years of experience.

• A bachelor's degree in fine arts with a minimum of 18 quarter (12 semester) hours of graphic arts courses may substitute for one year of the experience.

NOTE: Applicants invited for an interview should be prepared to present a personal portfolio of their work for review at that time.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Demonstrated ability to create digitally accessible PDF publications that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, to meet federal digital document accessibility requirements

• Experience using software such as Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Creative Cloud tools, both independently and with team members. Comfortable working with tools like Microsoft 365, Adobe Workfront, PAC 2024, CommonLook PDF, and Adobe Experience Manager.

• Knowledgeable about print production and preparing files so they are ready for high-quality printing and digital accessibility. Able to manage digital and print design projects from start to finish, including updates, maintenance, and meeting deadlines.

• Able to demonstrate strong visual design skills, including a good eye for hierarchy, layout, color contrast, and typography, while following brand guidelines.

• Experienced in creating a range of materials, including forms, newsletters, reports, presentations, brochures, etc.

• Experience staying organized, tracking deadlines, and coordinating work with internal teams and vendors.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this application instructional video.

• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions:

• This position is eligible for remote work. The ability to report to Salem if required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

• Standard working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST, these hours can vary between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm PST

• Function in a high-energy environment with frequent interruptions or work remotely.

• Must be flexible to meet tight deadlines. Frequent contact with other government staff, agency partners, contractors, and the public.

• Work with a high degree of independence and receive general supervision from administrative superior. Assignments are often self-generated and approved by a supervisor for implementation or are given in general terms with a due date and reviewed upon completion. Must ensure that completed work follows ODHS|OHA policies and federal regulations.

• This position has daily contact with agency customers, customer service representatives, private vendors, public or private organizations or businesses, and other Electronic Publishing Design Specialists in person, over the telephone, or in writing about projects. They are in daily contact by telephone, email or in person with translation and print vendors to discuss needs, solve technical problems with electronic files and any associated costs. The Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3 regularly provides technical advice and support to other Electronic Publishing Design Specialists and collaborates with Information Systems staff on projects.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Cris Jansen If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-199469

• Email: Crista.jansen@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-826-6988