Graphics Arts Designer 9-E11 (Office Of Communications)

Serves as a designer preparing preliminary, finished, and camera-ready graphic art for visual communication and reproduction.  Job responsibilities include a variety of techniques involving line and full color art, computer graphics, lettering, specifying of type, charts, displays/exhibits, slides, maps, cartooning, logos, certificates, plus preparation of art for offset printing and digital distribution.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

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Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits or www.michigan.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design.

Experience

Graphic Arts Designer 9

One year of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation.

Graphic Arts Designer 10

Two years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer 9.

Graphic Arts Designer E11

Three years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer 10.

Two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

View the class specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GraphicArtsDesigner_12702_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a portfolio, samples, or links to your work, and a cover letter with your resume.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.
  
  Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.  Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.   Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Staci Erickson at ericksons2@michigan.gov.