GRAPHIC DESIGNER - 36000761 1

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

9d • $47,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating, developing, coordinating, producing, and maintaining graphic materials for the Florida Lottery while ensuring the consistency of internal and external branding for Lottery products. The position is in the Florida Department of the Lottery’s Division of Marketing and is an open competitive opportunity.

The designer develops marketing and sales graphics for Lottery information and promotion programs, including print collateral, corporate identity, product information guides, posters, logos, banners and interior graphics, promotional items, brochure and publication layouts, and internet and digital media content. The role maintains brand guidelines and game-product brand identity, creates mock-ups and drafts, selects photography, converts artwork into digital images, and creates web graphics in collaboration with IT.

The position works with the Graphics Manager, Graphics Team, Deputy Secretary of Marketing, and other team members to review designs, establish project specifications and timelines, and develop concepts and production plans. It also involves preparing print bid specifications, checking proofs for accuracy and production standards, and supporting the Lottery’s responsible gaming messaging. Attendance is an essential function. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and using a smartphone with the Lottery’s designated security application for multi-factor authentication during work hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite design software and Microsoft Office software.
• Skill in operating a Mac computer.
• Knowledge of print production, design principles, color theory applications, and graphic art standards.
• Skill in typography and visual composition and their effectiveness in selling consumer products in varied retail environments.
• Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve problems in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to conceptualize and create pencil sketches for quick review.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and accept feedback.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Successful passing of state, local, and national criminal background checks.
• Ability to use a Lottery-provided smartphone or a personal smartphone capable of downloading and operating the Lottery’s designated security application, and to have it available during work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Skill or experience in animation and/or motion graphics.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare layouts using illustrations and photography for marketing and sales graphics.
• Create graphics for print collateral, corporate identity, product information guides, posters, logos, banners, interior graphics, promotional items, brochures, publications, and internet and digital media.
• Maintain Lottery brand guidelines, brandmark identity, and usage for Lottery game products.
• Create mock-ups and drafts, select photography, and convert artwork into digital or electronic images.
• Create web graphics in collaboration with the IT department.
• Provide finished-layout samples to the Graphics Manager and/or Deputy Secretary of Marketing and other team members for review and approval.
• Communicate daily with the Graphics Manager and Graphics Team.
• Participate in creative strategy meetings to establish project specifications, concepts, and production and execution timelines.
• Participate in team meetings to share design techniques and explore innovative ways to communicate the Lottery’s mission and services.
• Write and prepare bid specifications for printing requisitions.
• Inspect proofs for accuracy and compliance with production standards.
• Support awareness of the Lottery’s Responsible Gaming program, including No Underage Play and Play Within Your Means messaging.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information learned while working for the Florida Lottery.
• Use a smartphone with the Lottery’s designated security application during work hours for secure system logins.
• Maintain attendance as an essential function of the position.

Benefits

• Approximately 97.5% of the health insurance premium is covered; individual coverage is approximately $8 per month and family coverage is approximately $30 per month.
• 100% of the premium for individual or family dental insurance is covered.
• 100% of the premium for basic life insurance is covered.
• Employer contributions to the Pension Plan or Investment Plan; contribution levels vary by Pay Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED