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State of Michigan Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11 in Lansing, Michigan
Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11
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Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11
Salary
$20.96 - $34.14 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-24-MHC-009
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/26/2024
Closing Date
5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The position provides graphic arts design, fabrication and installation services for the Michigan History Museum system. Projects include graphic panel design for temporary and permanent exhibits at the Center’s 12 museums and historic sites as well as signage for outdoor interpretive heritage trails throughout the state. Design publications, displays, exhibits, signs, and other materials used in graphic demonstrations and presentations for Michigan History Center-wide projects and initiatives.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDMHCGRaphicArtsDesigner9top11Updated.pdf)
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
Please attach a cover letter, resume, 3-5 examples of your work and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the class specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/GraphicArtsDesigner_12702_7.pdf
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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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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
02
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.
03
How much experience do you have with designing large scale informational signs and panels, like those used to convey information in museum exhibitions and outdoor trail and park signage? (Please reflect your experience in your application/resume).
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3 years or more
04
How much experience do you have with project management? (Please reflect your experience in your application/resume).
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3 years or more
05
How much experience do you have using computer software (Adobe graphic design programs, including Photoshop InDesign and Illustrator, as well as three-dimensional modeling programs, like SketchUp)? (Please reflect your experience in your application/resume).
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3 years or more
06
How much experience do you have in graphic design for marketing and public relations, which includes providing information to the general public? (Please reflect your experience in your application/resume).
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
3 years or more
07
Please provide 3-5 examples of your work that you think are most relevant to this position. You can attach a separate document in the "Attachment" section of your application or provide a link to an online website or digital portfolio below. Please indicate in the box below whether you submitted requested information.
08
Did you remember to attach a copy of your cover letter, official transcript(s) (if applicable), 3-5 examples of your work and resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out).
Yes
No
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Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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