Illustrator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including experience preparing original designs and artwork using manual and computer-assisted media; knowledge of emerging illustration or graphic technology; coordinating multiple stakeholders; and understanding public affairs concepts or practices. Qualifying experience may be completed within 120 days of the announcement closing date.
• As an alternative to experience, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field, may qualify.
• A combination of related graduate education beyond the first 36 semester hours and less than one year of specialized experience may qualify.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of complex art methods, techniques, materials, and procedures used to design, produce, and reproduce visual products.
• Knowledge of visual design principles, including unity, line, shape, form, arrangement, balance, proportion, contrast, weight, color, and interaction.
• Skill in freehand and instrument-assisted drawing and painting.
• Ability to use computer graphics programs and other media, including pen-and-ink, pencils, tempera, acrylics, oils, washes, watercolors, pastels, and air brushes.
• Ability to visualize designs and create illustrations or graphic representations based on described objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others to plan, coordinate, and advise on work efforts.
• Ability to comprehend public affairs concepts, principles, policies, and practices, and written and oral communication and visual information principles, methods, and techniques.
• Use of fingers, good eyesight, manual dexterity, and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades are required.
• Must provide transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education where applicable.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

• Prepare original designs, layouts, and finished artwork of a complex nature for organizational, technical, and general support requirements.
• Advise and provide guidance, assistance, and training to other illustrators, management, and customers.
• Create original artwork using computer graphics software and other art media.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology and applications, research them, and recommend technical solutions.
• Assist with the public affairs program and produce materials supporting the commander’s public affairs goals.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.