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Graphic Arts Designer 9-E11

Salary

$22.67 - $36.93 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

6401-25-Comms-004 GAD9E11

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

12/1/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

TECHNICAL (SEIU)

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Job Description

This position is responsible for creating and producing visual communication materials that support the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) internal and external audiences. Responsibilities include designing and preparing digital and print materials such as publications, graphics, logos, illustrations, templates, and social media content using Adobe Creative Cloud and related software.

The position ensures all materials align with LARA’s brand and accessibility standards and effectively communicate the department’s mission and initiatives. The employee handles work through all phases of production, including concept development, drafts, revisions, and preparation of files for print or digital distribution.

For the full position description clickhere (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/GARTDESEA30RPD1162025.pdf)

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, we invite you to visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michiganLARA/) , Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/michiganLARA) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/MichiganLARA) .

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design.

Experience

Graphic Arts Designer 9

One year of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation.

Graphic Arts Designer 10

Two years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer 9.

Graphic Arts Designer E11

Three years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

View the class specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GraphicArtsDesigner.pdf

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a portfolio or sample work (3–5 examples) and a cover letter to your application.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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GARTDES - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design (if so, please attach a copy of your college transcripts); OR at least two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience.

+ Yes

+ No

02

GARTDES - Please select your level of experience.

+ One to two years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation.

+ Two to three years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer.

+ Three to four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer.

+ Four to five years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer.

+ At least five years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer.

03

How many years of professional experience do you have designing digital and print communication materials, including social media graphics, newsletters, posters, or brochures?

+ Over 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No Experience

04

How many years of experience do you have using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro)?

+ Over 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No Experience

05

Do you have experience doing graphic design work for a federal, state, or local government agency or a non-profit?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered 'yes' to the above question please describe your experience. If you answered 'no' please type N/A.

07

Do you have an on-line portfolio that includes examples of your work?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered 'yes' to the above question, please provide a link to your portfolio. If you answered 'no' please type N/A.

09

Did you attach a portfolio or sample work (3–5 examples) and a cover letter with your application? Failure to include these may result in disqualification.

+ Yes

+ No

10

To collect recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate your feedback:

+ College/University Career Services Office

+ College/University Career Fair

+ Employee Referral

+ GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

+ Handshake

+ Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)

+ Pure Michigan Talent Connect

+ NEOGOV job alert

+ Veterans Organization

+ X (previously Twitter)

+ LinkedIn

11

If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, “LARA Employee Referral”.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Address

[email protected]

611 West Ottawa

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Phone

517-241-1196

517-335-9700

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