Graphic Designer – State Parks Visuals

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid family/other insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a creative, detail‑driven Graphic Designer to join the Graphics Section in Jefferson City. You will design artwork and materials supporting visitor services, interpretive programs, retail, and state park communication across Missouri.

You will create layouts, maps, brochures, signs, and digital artwork using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with proficiency in a Wacom tablet and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, Commercial Art, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, or a closely related field, and 0–2 years of graphic design experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphic artwork, layouts, and designs using computer-assisted technology, hardware (including Wacom tablets), and media.
• Create and modify maps, brochures, books, posters, flyers, banners, business cards, retail merchandise, interpretive panels, signs, and web artwork.
• Prepare materials for proofing and production: mockups, file cleanup, and communication with production partners.
• Operate printers, laminators, folding/binding equipment, and trimmers for four-color documents.
• Use project management and task-tracking software to accept, document, prioritize, and complete projects.
• Maintain organized archives of artwork, production files, and project documentation.
• Research and troubleshoot design/software/file issues; collaborate with supervisor as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure priority and adherence to schedules.
• Exhibit professionalism and represent Missouri State Parks positively in all interactions.
• Assist other sections with Visitor Services Program–related projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral and written communication

Graphic design fundamentals

Adobe Creative Suite

Wacom and digital illustration

Project management tools

Multitasking with deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art/graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Basecamp

Microsoft Office Tasks

M365 Outlook Tasks

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a creative, detail‑driven Graphic Designer to join the Graphics Section in Jefferson City. You will design artwork and materials supporting visitor services, interpretive programs, retail, and state park communication across Missouri.

You will create layouts, maps, brochures, signs, and digital artwork using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with proficiency in a Wacom tablet and collaboration across teams.