• Graphic Design and Creative Specialist…

    State of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)


    Working Title: Graphic Design and Creative Specialist - Communications Specialist 2

     

    Job Class: Communications Specialist 2

     

    Agency: Education Department

     

    _This position was previously posted 08/21/2025. Any applicants from the original posting do not need to reapply and will be consider with this updated posting._

     

    + **Job ID** : 88365

    + **Location** : Minneapolis

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes

    + **Full/Part Time** : 50% - 100%

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 09/08/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 09/11/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

    + **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Deputy Commissioner

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

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

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

    + **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

    + **End Date** : 12/31/2025

    + **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 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.

     

    Current state employees must receive approval from their current supervisor before accepting this opportunity

     

    As Graphic Design and Creative Specialist, you will determine how to communicate key agency messages effectively through visual design in high-impact communications products with broad public exposure.

     

    You will create and produce accessible design products and publications in various mediums using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products. You will consult on design projects, supporting teams across MDE with their design needs. You will also edit and provide closed captioning for agency videos.

    Responsibilities include:

    + Provide planning and project management expertise for agency visual design projects.

    + Provide visual design and development services for key projects across the agency.

    + Provide expertise in digital accessibility for visual design.

    + Design and develop communication products to support critical business needs.

    + Edit and closed caption video.

     

    This opportunity with start September 2025 and will end on/around December 2025.

    Benefits of this temporary opportunity:

    + Try a new opportunity

    + Gain new skills and knowledge

    Minimum Qualifications

    Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

     

    Three (3) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

    OR

    A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

    Professional experience must include:

    + At least one year of graphic design work

    + Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Multiple years of graphic design work

    + Experience with digital accessibility, especially that meeting Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level A and AA

    + Experience editing videos

    Additional Requirements

    A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

    + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

    + Employment Reference Check

    + Conflict of Interest Review

    + Driver's License Check

    + Criminal Background Check

     

    The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

    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.