Graphic Design Contractor - Remote

GRAPHIC DESIGNER III – CAPITAL DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / LELAND STANFORD MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK
This position will work under the direction of the Museum Curator III, (Capital District Cultural Resources Program Manager).
The Capital District includes Museums and Historic Parks that have active exhibit, interpretation, and cultural programs. This position works closely with the District’s exhibits team and the District’s program managers to successfully plan, coordinate, and implement the District’s graphic and audiovisual projects through the design of websites, signage, publications, virtual tours, video content, and exhibit elements such as layout, branding, panels, banners, and interactives. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that plans and implements exhibits throughout the Capital District including at the California State Capitol Museum, Sutter’s Fort, and the State Indian Museum.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
Occasional travel may be required. This position is designated as not telework eligible.
State housing is not available. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. Office Settings: Performs work at a computer workstation, conducts meetings, prepares designs, reviews drawings, and completes administrative tasks in standard office environments. Work may involve extended periods of sitting, repetitive motions, and regular use of computers, printers, and office equipment.
Works at the California State Capitol Museum, Leland Stanford Mansion SHP, and other historic structures. These environments may include restricted spaces, temperature-controlled rooms, low-light areas, and the need to follow strict handling guidelines to protect historic materials. Works regularly in the Exhibits Shop in West Sacramento, which involves the use of equipment such as latex plotters and 3D printers. Requires standing for long periods, bending, and lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds. Follows safety protocols related to shop equipment, dust, noise, and chemical use (paints, adhesives, solvents).
of Qualifications is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training,
Please describe your experience creating graphic products to support exhibits or other public educational projects. What steps did you take to craft designs that conveyed the core themes of the project to its audiences? How did you evaluate the effectiveness of your designs when the project was completed? copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application
(DO NOT include any confidential information to
your application or supporting documents (i.e., birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of
eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Plans, organizes, and implements all graphic services for the Capital DistrictServes as lead designer and oversees district-wide graphic needsProduces advanced, state-of-the-art graphic design for print, digital, multimedia, exhibits, signage, branding, and webConducts photo/video research, editing, retouching, and digital enhancementUses and troubleshoots graphic design software, especially Adobe Creative CloudEnsures design accessibility and adherence to departmental branding and ADA guidelinesCoordinates projects with staff, managers, contractors, vendors, and stakeholdersPrepares project correspondence, presentations, and reports; Selects materials, fabrication methods, and assists with production as neededMaintains project files, permissions documentation, and digital/hard - copy archivesManages budgets, purchasing, and accounts related to graphic servicesOversees vendor contracts including web design, reprographics, and equipment maintenanceManages web design contract for California State Capitol Museum websiteProvides training to staff in design, multimedia, fabrication, and softwareWorks in office, museum, historic buildings, and exhibit shop environmentsOccasionally travels; Requires strong visual acuity, creativity, and advanced graphic design expertiseDesirable qualifications include degrees or certifications in art, design, visual communications, or computer graphics
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-670-2886-001 and the Job Control # JC-534455 i n the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at