Graphic Designer

Job Summary

As a Graphic Designer 2 with the Department of General Services, you will support public needs across the state by creating clear and engaging visual messages. This role emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and teamwork to produce impactful designs.

• Design Production:
  Produce detailed artwork and signage using digital tools and traditional methods.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with project partners to understand goals and develop clear visual concepts.
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate specialized sign shop tools including printers, routers, and engraving equipment.
• Creative Development:
  Contribute ideas during project discussions and support new design approaches.
• File Management:
  Maintain organized artwork files and prepare accurate production‑ready materials.
• Material Handling:
  Perform hands‑on tasks with various substrates to build completed display graphics.

• Full‑time employment.
• Essential Employee – required to report during emergencies and office closings.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Telework:
  Not an option.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• One year as a Graphic Designer 1 (or equivalent Commonwealth or Federal Government title).
• Three years of technical experience in creating graphic art for communication materials, displays, or exhibits and an associate degree in graphic design, graphic art, fine arts, visual communication, communication design, digital communication, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Experience with Corel Draw.
• Experience working with any of the following:
  Vinyl Plotter, CNC Router, Flatbed Printer, Laser Printer, Framing, Vinyl Applications.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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