Graphic Production Artist

AccuWeather Careers • State College, PA

1d • 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. This operational role supports graphics creation for internal stakeholders and external clients across print, television, and digital media. The artist collaborates with creative and operational colleagues to produce 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 effectively and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong visual design skills, including the ability to create clear, balanced, and appealing graphics.
• Ability to follow instructions and standards to deliver on-brand graphical displays.
• Creative curiosity and a desire to develop graphic concepts that support an established brand identity.
• Flexible availability to support a 24/7 operation, 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 used in the news, media, or sports industries.
• 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 different 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 procedures.
• Communicate with clients and other departments about service or schedule changes and client requests.
• Carry out responsibilities with appropriate 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 projects such as quality assurance, process improvement, customer support, and research and development.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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