Virginia is hiring: Graphic Designer in Virginia
Virginia - Virginia, MN, United States, 55792
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Title: Graphic Designer
State Role Title: PR & Marketing Specialist III
Hiring Range: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location: Pocahontas State Park
Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Virginia State Parks Sign Shop is looking for a Graphic Designer to assist with design and layout of a variety of sign and decal products for our customers, including state parks across Virginia. The Sign Shop produces between 10,000 and 20,000 pieces a year, ranging from park signage, banners, stickers, name tags, vehicle decals, and more. These products are vital in helping park visitors experience our state parks in fun, safe, and educational ways.
The Graphic Designer will help ensure that orders are completed to meet agency standards and within a timely manner. Duties include:
- Designing art for all print applications using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
- Communicating with field staff when clarification or proofing is required.
- Prioritizing work orders according to deadlines and following through to product completion.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensuring art meets design guide rules and regulations for commercial standards as well as agency design standards.
The position may also assist with:
- Performing finishing operations for a variety of products, substrates, and media types including cutting, weeding, lamination, and application.
- Assisting with administrative services including record keeping, supply inventory, processing of work orders, and shipping.
- Performing quality assurance checks on printed products.
- Set up and operation of equipment including cutters, laser engravers, printers, and scanners.
This position will report to the Virginia State Park Sign Shop located within Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print.
- Experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite - especially Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to review project deadlines and prioritize assignments based on the most immediate deadlines; attention to detail; and project and time management.
- Prior experience in printing operations and processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well independently and with a team.
- Considerable experience in creating vector art.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
Additional Considerations
- Experience with Large Format Printer/Plotter/Laminator Equipment, Laser Engravers, or equivalent.
- Experience operating and designing for large format printing equipment (Roll to Roll and/or Flatbed).
- Experience operating large format printing design and RIP Software.
- Understanding of or experience with commercial branding guidelines.
- Experience with sign making equipment and processes such as laminators, plotters, decaling, and engravers.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience. To be considered for an interview, the candidate must demonstrate the minimal qualifications within their application or resume.
A valid Virginia Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: HR@DCR.Virginia.gov
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