GRAPHICS DESIGNER 1 - 04162026-76890
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time04/16/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time04/29/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $4,533.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $54,396.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentState Museum
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM, TSM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time graphic art and/or graphic design work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Course work credit received from an accredited college or university with emphasis in art, communications graphic technology, art advertising and/or graphic art design may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of two years (e.g., an additional forty-five quarter hours with at least nine quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying graphic art, graphic design, and/or commercial art work experience may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in graphic art and/or design work may substitute for one year of the required education).
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for graphic design work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the entry-working level class in the Graphic Design sub-series. An employee in this class produces complex designs used in professional publications and presentations, entire magazines, magazine advertisements, publication covers, manuals, slide presentations, conference materials, displays, and brochures. Materials created by an incumbent of this class are typically generated using computer hardware and software. This class differs from Graphic Artist in that an incumbent of the latter manually produces less complex graphics for newsletters, transparencies, posters, charts, signs, buttons, certificates, and brochures. This class differs from Graphics Designer 2 in that an incumbent of the latter supervises the Graphics Designer 1.
Responsibilities
1. Communicating with clients and vendors to develop ideas, obtain clarification, gather specifications, and recommend the best medium for graphic arts projects or special events.
2. Utilizing computer graphic design, photo editing, and illustration software programs to scan two-dimensional images and color them according to project specifications.
3. Estimating size, time, cost, resources or materials needed to perform a work activity.
4. Writing graphic standards for others to follow, as needed.
5. Keeping up to date on software, trends, styles, paper, printing and digital techniques.
6. Reviewing materials for quality (i.e., photography) for the purpose of best final production.
7. Designing and preparing visual products for print and digital publications by photographing and scanning objects, arranging images and copy, conceptualizing the best way to convey the clients message, and drawing preliminary and detailed sketches.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
1. Cultivates Innovation
2. Tech Savvy
3. Plans and Aligns
4. Builds Networks
5. Manages Ambiguity
Knowledges:
1. Communications and Media
2. Information Technology
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Design
Skills:
1. Critical Thinking
2. Active Learning and Listening
3. Coordination
4. Reading Comprehension
5. Speaking
Abilities:
1. Originality
2. Information Ordering
3. Speech Recognition
4. Deductive Reasoning
5. Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
1. Computer
2. Printer and Scanner
3. Exacto Knife
4. Mac Cutter
5. Cutting Table
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.