Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11 (Office of Communications) Job at State of Michigan

Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11 (Office of Communications) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4763859) Apply  Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11 (Office of Communications) Salary $22.01 - $35.85 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 5901-24-COMM-5-GAD9-E11 Department Transportation Opening Date 12/18/2024 Closing Date 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit TECHNICAL (SEIU) Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position 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: Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/GARTDESEA31R PD 3.2024.pdf) All about MDOT 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, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.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. Required Education and Experience 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. Alternate Education and Experience Two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information 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 (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) 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 (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/) View the class specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GraphicArtsDesigner.pdf 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 Donna Martin atMartinD42@michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials? Yes No 02 GARTDES - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design (if so, please attach a copy of your college transcripts); OR at least two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience. Yes No 03 If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process. Yes No Not applicable 04 GARTDES - Please select your level of experience. One to two years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation. Two to three years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer. Three to four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer. Four to five years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer. At least five years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer. 05 Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee? Yes No 06 Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.). Yes No 07 In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 08 Please select the number of years' experience you have as a professional graphic designer: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. More than 5 years 3-5 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year No experience 09 Please select the number of years' experience you have working with visual media such as infographics, conference materials, and report layouts: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. More than 5 years 3-5 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year No experience 10 Please select the number of years' experience you have working with customers to produce visual media materials: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. More than 5 years 3-5 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year No experience 11 Please select the number of years' experience you have using Adobe Creative Suite or other similar graphic design software: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. More than 5 years 3-5 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year No experience 12 Please select how you would describe your level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite products or other similar graphic design software: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. Nonexistent: No experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Basic: Limited experience, capable of performing simple tasks with guidance or templates. Intermediate: Competent in creating and editing moderately complex projects independently. Advanced: Expert-level skills, capable of handling complex, high-stakes projects and teaching others. 13 Choose all areas in which you have experience: If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise you may be screened out of this hiring process. Principles of design (balance, contrast, alignment, proximity, repetition, space, and hierarchy). Typography (typeface selection, kerning, tracking, and hierarchy). Color theory (color palettes, harmonies, and psychological impact). Composition and layout. Brochures, flyers, posters, and banners. Custom illustrations and drawings. Photo editing and retouching. Designing assets for conferences and events. Infographic design. Presentation decks (PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides). Working with clients and stakeholders to develop concepts. File formats and optimization (e.g., vector vs. raster, print vs. web). Resolution and Dots Per Inch (DPI) standards. Keeping up to date with design trends and emerging tools. Experimenting with AI tools for design. None of the above/no experience 14 MDOT operates in a hybrid work environment, but this policy is subject to change at any time. Currently, this position requires in-person attendance at our Lansing office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Do you acknowledge this requirement, and would you like to continue being considered for this position? Yes No 15 Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan? Yes No 16 Did you attach a portfolio, samples, or links to your work and a cover letter with resume? Failure to attach the documents may result in you being screened out of the process. Yes No 17 MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply) State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com LinkedIn College/University Career Services Office or website Twitter Facebook Indeed Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder) Michigan Works! Agency Career Fair GovDelivery Billboard Employee Referral Veterans Organization Government Jobs Diversity Jobs recruitics ZipRecruiter Other 18 MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs? MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program MDOT TRAC Program MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship MI Construction Career Days National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Other N/A MDOT Capstone Internship Required Question Agency State of Michigan Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email