TPWD - Creative Media Design III (Exhibit Designer)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Austin, TX

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Exhibit Shop Manager, this position is responsible for performing advanced (senior-level) exhibit and graphic design work in consultation with other Exhibit Planning and Design staff. Products designed by this position include: interior exhibit spaces, cabinetry and displays, graphic panels for interior and exterior exhibits, publications, flyers, illustrations, etc. This position works in a group setting but must be able to independently manage a complex workload of many projects running simultaneously with various deadlines. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Art or closely related field.
• Five years experience in the design, visualization, development and implementation of exhibits and exhibit components or related experience such as trade shows, advertising, marketing or cartography.
• Applicant Must possess or be able to obtain and hold within 30 days of employment, a Texas class "C" driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Exhibit Design, Art, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling, Architecture or related field.
• Seven years experience in the design, visualization, development and implementation of exhibits and exhibit components.
• Five years experience adapting Geographic Information Services (GIS) data into graphic orientation maps in a park, outdoor recreation, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Designing interior exhibit spaces, cabinetry and displays
• Designing graphic panels for interior and exterior exhibits, publications, flyers, illustrations, etc.
• Independently manage a complex workload of many projects running simultaneously with various deadlines.
• Performing advanced (senior-level) exhibit and graphic design work in consultation with other Exhibit Planning and Design staff.

Benefits

• Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.
• Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
• For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees