Graphic Designer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services is seeking a Graphic Designer 2 to advance your career by creating designs that support public needs across the state. You will apply artistic skills to deliver clear, engaging visual messages and contribute to a collaborative team.

You will focus on producing strong visual designs and high-quality signage, operate sign shop tools, and help develop new design approaches.

Qualifications

• One year as Graphic Designer 1 or equivalent.
• Three years of technical experience in creating graphic art for communication materials, displays, or exhibits and an associate degree in graphic design, graphic art, fine arts, visual communication, or closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Design production: Produce artwork and signage using digital tools and traditional methods.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work with project partners to understand goals and create clear visual concepts.
• Equipment operation: Operate printers, routers, engraving equipment, and other sign shop tools.
• Creative development: Contribute ideas during project discussions and support new design approaches.
• File management: Maintain organized artwork files and production-ready materials.
• Material handling: Work with various substrates to build display graphics.

Skills

Graphic design concepts

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Creative thinking

Education

Associate degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

CorelDraw

CNC router

Vinyl plotter

Flatbed printer

Job description

Are you interested in advancing your career? As a Graphic Designer 2 with the Department of General Services, you will help create designs that support public needs across the state. This position lets you use your artistic skills to make clear and engaging visual messages. It is a place where creativity, craftsmanship, and teamwork matter. Step into a role where your work makes a real and visible difference.

This position focuses on creating strong visual designs and supporting the production of high-quality signage and artwork. As a Graphic Designer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Production: Produce detailed artwork and signage using both digital tools and traditional methods
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with project partners to understand goals and create clear visual concepts
• Equipment Operation: Operate specialized sign shop tools including printers, routers, and engraving equipment
• Creative Development: Contribute ideas during project discussions and support the creation of new design approaches
• File Management: Maintain organized artwork files and prepare accurate production-ready materials
• Material Handling: Perform hands-on tasks with various substrates to build completed display graphics

This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Graphic Designer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of technical experience in creating graphic art for communication materials, displays, or exhibits and an associate degree in graphic design, graphic art, fine arts, visual communication, communication design, digital communication, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
• You must have experience with CorelDraw.
• You must have experience running a CNC router, vinyl plotter, and a flatbed printer.
• You must have experience installing finished manufacturing products.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with framing and laser printers

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.