**Working Title: Graphic Design and Creative Specialist** **Job Class: Communications Officer 2** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 83656 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Regular + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. + **Date Posted** : 1/31/2025 + **Closing Date** : 2/6/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE + **Division/Unit** : DCYF / Communications + **Work Shift** : Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **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 Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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. In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024. _***_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(_ _Within Minnesota or neighboring states only;_ _telework is not allowed in other states_ _) and flexible hours options are available_ _.***_ _As Graphic Design and Creative Specialist, you will provide the creation and production of publications in various mediums across the agency, providing consultation to staff to address their needs and to edit key agency-wide publications. You will develop an agency-wide strategy for publications development that support the agency mission, goals and reflect current agency messages – prioritizing work across the agency._ _This position also provides full-service visual design expertise and services for the Department of Children, Youth and Families through the Office of Communications. You will determine how to communicate effectively with key agency messages through visual design in high-impact communications products with broad public exposure as well as in communications products that serve critical business needs._ 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. + Design and develop communication products to support critical business needs. **Minimum Qualifications** **_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_** 2 years of experience working on visual design and production (including creative design, graphic arts techniques, and production of camera-ready documents and layouts) projects within a large organization (500+ employees) demonstrating the following: + Extensive knowledge of computer and related graphics and publishing software (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, LiveCycle, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Microsoft Office as well as Liquid Office for publishing purposes). + Expert understanding of a digital camera. + Understanding and knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript. + Experience analyzing customer needs and developing them. + Experience troubleshooting project-related problems include resolving electronic design, printing problems/errors, working with reluctant staff in changing design and printing specifications. _***Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Interactive Media, Communications or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience***_ **Preferred Qualifications** + 3+ years of experience in visual design and production + Experience working in consultation with executives and leaders + Experience creating visual design strategic plans + Experience working in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. 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.