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Working Title: Art Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 85521

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit** : Operations Services Division / OSD Office of Communication & Outreach Creative Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees / MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Non-Exempt

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

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.

The DNR is seeking to hire a detail-oriented and proactive Art Director to lead project management efforts and creative oversight for our in-house Creative Services Unit at our central office in St. Paul, MN. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will coordinate and manage the execution of projects, working closely with a talented team of graphic designers, photographers, and videographers, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows from concept to completion. In addition, you will originate creative work and provide design solutions that align with agency-wide branding and accessibility standards. You will oversee timelines, workflows, and ensure that creative direction is consistently executed across all projects. This role is critical in maintaining clear communication and collaboration across divisions, ensuring all creative work meets the highest standards of quality and is delivered on time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Project Management: Lead the intake system for creative communication requests, ensuring efficient organization and coordination across divisions. Oversee team performance, project scoping, and the creative process. Represent the Creative Services Unit (CSU) on various intra- and inter-agency teams and initiatives, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the agency. Serve as the primary resource for agency colleagues with inquiries about the CSU team and its creative work.

+ Design: Create innovative and high-quality designs for high-profile, high-stakes communications efforts, including assignments from the Commissioner’s Office and other divisions within the agency.

+ Quality Control: Review creative communications work to ensure high standards of creativity and execution, from initial concepts through to final deliverables. Identify areas for continuous improvement and propose, develop, and implement processes and tools to enhance operations and output quality.

+ Branding and Accessibility: Serve as the go-to expert for translating state branding and accessibility standards into professional, visually compelling design work that aligns with agency and state requirements.

This position may be eligible to telework up to 50% of the time, which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

The Art Director position requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional graphic design experience, demonstrated through a strong, quality-driven design portfolio; a degree in graphic design may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro) for print and digital deliverables, with knowledge of photography and videography production.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

+ Leadership experience in directing work, managing conflicts, holding team members accountable, and supporting staff development.

+ Experience in managing creative projects, including task assignment, workflow tracking, and fostering effective cross-team collaboration to ensure efficient processes and timely project completion.

+ Strong brand management skills with the ability to champion cohesive design across an organization.

+ Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaboration, training, and influencing across teams and with external partners.

+ Ability to foster a high-performing team environment, build strong relationships through emotional intelligence, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associates or bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.

+ Four (4) years or more of professional graphic design or creative specialty experience.

+ Experience with natural-resource-related visual communication.

+ Leadership or support experience with in-house creative teams.

+ Expertise in motion graphics, interactive media, videography, and/or photography.

+ Experience applying accessibility standards in Creative Suite, including Acrobat Pro.

+ Knowledge of continuous improvement methods and practices.

+ Familiarity with digital asset management systems.

+ Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Additional Requirements

There are no driving duties required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position,

with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.