Graphic Designer II

Graphic Designer II (S)

Unleash your potential and make an impact with the NC Department of Public Safety! Interested in creating a variety of print and digital materials that supports the department's public safety mission? Use your graphic design skills to build educational, public awareness, internal assets and more. Learn more about this exciting opportunity with the NCDPS Communications Team. As part of the DPS Communications Team, the graphic designer position will be responsible for developing materials to benefit department-wide marketing, instructional and public awareness efforts through creative design work. The graphic designer is expected to have an excellent sense of design and know the role it plays in brand positioning and strategy. The graphic designer will create deliverables for both digital and print production and is responsible for the overall quality of creative work and drives the creative vision for the entirety of the department. This position is responsible for consulting with clients to determine project parameters such as purpose, audience, conceptual focus, and scope and concept cost options. Position works independently; work is reviewed for quality and design concept.
Skills include:
Ability to conceptualize and create visual design as it relates to the area of responsibility from creation (the idea stage) through delivery (final product) and ability to maintain, learn, and stay current with developments and trends as they relate to visual design.
Proficiency in industry-standard software (like Adobe Creative Suite), and a solid grasp of design principles.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to develop and maintain solid relationships with clients and customers by listening, understanding, and responding to client/customer needs.
Ability to advise clients/customers on a range of options for the visualization and communication of information and ability to assess client/customer needs and determine appropriate outlet, method, audience, and scope.
Ability to promote subject matter in a wide variety of visual media.
Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Military Experience
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact katrina.akins@ncdps.gov.
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.
Bachelor's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of visual/graphic design, commercial art or experience related to the area of assignment; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in visual/graphic design, commercial art, or field related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.