Graphic Artist/Illustrator - TP65010817

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources invites applications for the Graphic Designer I (S) role at Tryon Palace Historic Sites, Gardens in New Bern, NC. This position designs and produces published materials, maintains the brand look, and collaborates with the Public Affairs team on events and programs.

You will work in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office to create print and digital collateral, manage deadlines, and support electronic media with photo editing.

Qualifications

• Experience applying branding and image in the design of graphics, advertising, publications, signage, and promotional materials.
• Experience with interactive media products and software (HTML, PHP, MySQL, Wordpress, JavaScript)
• Experience in photography and video editing (Final Cut Pro), multimedia design, or motion graphics production.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing, promotional and informational materials for Tryon Palace including print and digital ads, brochures, posters, publications, signage, event maps, web page images, invitations, in-house exhibits, and other.
• Work in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and with Microsoft Office skills to collaboratively design and produce print and digital collateral.
• Provide electronic media support with photo editing for print and digital needs.
• Use efficient time management to meet monthly advertising deadlines and other project deadlines while handling multiple projects.
• Collaborate with the Public Affairs team on planning and executing special projects, fundraising events and other Tryon Palace events and programming.

Skills

Branding & image design

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

HTML

PHP

MySQL

WordPress

JavaScript

Final Cut Pro

Photography & video editing

Education

Associate's degree in visual/graphic design

High school diploma or GED

Two years of related experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Tryon Palace Historic Sites , Gardens

Job Classification Title Graphic Designer I (S)

Position Number 65010817

Grade NC05

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

This position is responsible for designing and producing published materials for Tryon Palace. The responsibilities of the position are diverse, fast paced and collaborative. This position is expected to maintain Tryon Palace's look, brand, and messaging across all published materials including marketing collateral, advertising, in-house publications, development/membership materials, invitations, signage, digital ads and communications, exhibit signage, brochure layout and design, calendars and others.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design of all marketing, promotional and informational material for Tryon Palace and the North Carolina History Center, to include print and digital advertisements, brochures, posters, publications, signage, event maps, web page images, invitations, in-house exhibits, and other.
• Work in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and with Microsoft Office skills to creatively collaborate on designs and produce print and digital collateral.
• Provide electronic media support with photo editing for print and digital needs.
• Use efficient time management skills for planning and making monthly advertising deadlines and other project deadlines, while working on multiple projects at a time.
• Work collaboratively with the Public Affairs team on planning and executing special projects, fundraising events and other Tryon Palace events and programming.

Recruitment Range: $33,902.00 - $46,000.00

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience applying branding and image in the design of graphics, advertising, publications, signage, and promotional materials.
• Experience with interactive media products and software (HTML, PHP, MySQL, Wordpress, JavaScript)
• Experience in photography and video editing (Final Cut Pro), multimedia design, or motion graphics production.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• This position is located at: 529 S. Front St. New Bern, NC 28562

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution:
OR
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
two years of experience in visual/graphic design, commercial art, or related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

Public Affairs performs a range of public information and public related work for Tryon Palace. This work includes developing and delivering promotional and informational materials through a variety of information media - print, digital, radio, broadcast