Graphic Arts Designer

Position: GRAPHIC ARTS DESIGNER
Job

Requisition  Opening Date: 10/19/2026

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Agency:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Class

Title:

GRAPHIC ARTS DESIGNER - 17366

Skill Option:
None Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127 monthly;
Full Range $5,127 - $7,135 monthly

Job Type: Salaried Category:
Full Time

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pmAnticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter

Location:

212 N 6th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Work County:
Sangamon Agency Contact:
Hanna.

Mahaney This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview:

Join a world-class institution! This position serves as the Graphic Arts Designer for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to inspiring civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. The Graphic Arts Designer will create compelling, polished and visually engaging work for the ALPLM Marketing and Guest Experience Division.

We are looking for a talented designer with strong design acumen, a modern visual sensibility and a sharp eye for typography, composition, color and brand consistency. The ideal candidate will bring both creativity and strategic thinking to their work, using design to tell ALPLM's story, communicate ideas clearly and strengthen the institution's visual identity. Home to an unparalleled collection of approximately 13 million historical items and welcoming more than 150,000 visitors each year, ALPLM offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that preserves history, advances scholarship and creates memorable experiences for visitors.

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Graphic Arts Designer and bring their creativity and design expertise to one of the nation's premier presidential libraries and museums.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday schedule

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Paid Parental leave

Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs

Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually(10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)(13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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