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Working Title: Graphic and Digital Designer

Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 84599

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/05/2025

• Closing Date : 03/18/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / DCT Support Services / DCT Communications

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, occasional travel to attend meetings or visit program sites throughout Minnesota

• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a graphic and digital designer. This position provides graphic and digital design services that the state-operated behavioral health care system needs to produce high-quality print and digital publications, as well as content for internal and external websites, newsletters and a wide range of social media platforms. This position:

• Helps establish and enforce DCT’s branding guidelines to ensure that the design and use of identity logos and brandmarks are consistent across the agency and are consistent with state branding rules and standards

• Is responsible for visual design and development and project management for all DCT design projects in print and digital formats, including publications, graphics, facility signage, social media templates, trade show and conference booths and displays, and more.

• Is responsible for developing and maintaining an archiving system for print projects, design content, stock and internal photos, videos and illustrations

• Works closely with writers, editors and content creators on DCT’s communications team, human resources recruiting team, facilities management team and others

Please Note: This position is primarily telework with a need to occasionally travel to attend meetings or visit program sites throughout Minnesota. This team is currently teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience working in graphic and web design demonstrating the following:

• Skilled expertise in multiple areas of visual design and production, including creative design, graphic arts techniques, production of camera-ready documents, creation of layouts for forms, brochures, large displays, reports, newsletters, etc.

• Experience with .html and .css to manipulate existing website designs.

• Familiarity with emerging trends in design and visual communication including interactivity, AI and engagement with video and animation.

• Extensive knowledge of computer and related graphics and publishing software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premiere, Audition, Animate, Dreamweaver.

• Thorough understanding of the brand building through visual communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in communications for large organizations.

• Working knowledge of state and federal laws related to content accessibility and equal access to information.

• Basic photography skills.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.