Graphic Production Artist

AccuWeather • State College, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

AccuWeather is seeking a Graphic Production Artist to join its Graphics Team at the Global Headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania, beginning January 2027. In this operational role, the artist will support graphics creation for internal stakeholders and external clients across print, television, and digital media. The position focuses on producing clear, accurate weather graphics that help people and businesses make weather-informed decisions.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or a similar field.
• At least 1 year of graphic creation experience.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Strong visual design skills and ability to create clear, balanced, visually appealing graphics.
• Ability to follow instructions and standards to deliver on-brand graphical displays.
• Creative curiosity and desire to develop graphic concepts that support the established brand identity.
• Flexible availability to support 24/7 operations, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or hands-on experience with weather design software such as Baron or WSI, or similar software from the news, media, or sports industry.
• Interest in or familiarity with meteorology, weather forecasting, climate, environmental science, or science communication.
• Experience collaborating directly with technical or scientific subject-matter experts.
• Knowledge of InDesign and FileMaker Pro.
• Familiarity with using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to create graphics, mock-ups, or workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create weather maps, charts, and graphs using various graphic programs and operating systems, including Baron and Photoshop.
• Follow established graphical standards across print, television, and digital media.
• Assemble complete weather pages and graphic products by client and internal deadlines using automated and manual assembly procedures.
• Communicate with clients and other departments about service or schedule changes and client requests.
• Carry out responsibilities with urgency, prioritization, and accuracy, focusing on client service.
• Collaborate with artists and operational team members, including meteorologists, editors, and broadcasters, to produce clear and descriptive weather graphics.
• Contribute to special projects such as quality assurance, process improvement, customer support, or research and development.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree