Graphic Designer Job Details | State of Arkansas

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Graphic Designer to create visual materials that promote the vision of the Secretary of State. Responsibilities Utilizes graphic design expertise to create publications, displays and other materials for special programs and projects that are consistent with the SOS visual style and messageProduces publications for the various divisions of the SOS, including newsletters, brochures, flyers, invitations, programs, banners, forms and other ancillary materialsDetermines size, arranges art and text, and selects fonts based on design concepts and principlesPrepares illustrations or rough sketches of material according to requests from staff, utilizing digital publishing softwareCollaborates with Photography staff to acquire or capture images needed for publicationsWorks with the Creative Services Director to proof and receive requisite approval on final layouts and prepares electronic files for printerMeets specified deadlines for creating, proofing and producing camera-ready digital artwork for printed publications. Tracks publications through the approval process to ensure adherence with production scheduleProvides technical assistance to Purchasing Manager in development of bidding specifications for printing jobsProduces in-house copies of forms, invitations, hand-outs and other materials as neededMonitors developments in software and operating systems for Macintosh systems and uses that information to advise staff on software and equipment upgradesMaintains hard copy and computer files of documents, and purges old files as neededProvides routine and preventative maintenance on laser and inkjet PrintersAssists Creative Services Director in communicating and managing printing vendors to deliver printer-ready artwork and ensure quality of final printed product and deliveryAssist Creative Services team with routine or special projects as requestedFulfills requests for the Great Seal and other artwork from state agencies, boards and commissionsPerforms other duties as assigned Skills It was founded in 1836, and is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees.