GRAPHIC ARTIST

GRAPHIC ARTIST

Position #:       22092571

Min. Salary:     $36,155

Grade:             GS06

Location:         Shared Services – Communications, Little Rock

Requisition#:   50095

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Job Duties:  This position is responsible for designing and preparing artwork and print material including pamphlets, posters, charts, graphs and brochures.  Position will create rough design and layout using computer software and confers with the requestor for approval.  The Graphic Artist is responsible for proofing jobs for format, will paste up and lay out materials and produce copy or send to printer.  The Graphic Artist is responsible for designing and preparing artwork and print material.  Converts artwork to specific printing and bindery requirements set by printing companies, reviews and approves the final proof.  Orders and maintains art supplies and equipment, plans and executes print-ready artwork and digital photography.   Knowledge of art and print layout and design techniques, computer software usage in graphic design and artwork and printing equipment is necessary.  

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications:  The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus, two years of specialized training in commercial art, graphic design, or related field; plus, one year of experience in advertising, printing, graphic design, or related area.

Preferred qualifications:

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.