Graphic Designer II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Graphic Designer II

Salary
$35,984.00 – $52,000.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
25-06380 MOH60083975
Department
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Museum of History
Opening Date
05/14/2025
Closing Date
5/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Graphic Designer II
Position Number
60083975
Salary Grade
NC07
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
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This position is located at:
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

The primary purpose of graphic designer is to independently and collaboratively design and implement informational, educational, and promotional materials—including marketing and web collateral as priority, and exhibitions, publications, digital materials, environmental signage, and branding systems.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborates with exhibit teams, editors, educators, curators, artifact specialists, researchers, administrators, exhibit designers/ builders, and IT specialists. Provides advice regarding graphic design, design standards, digital graphics, production techniques, scheduling, and cost estimates.
Designs and develops branding systems, with digital and print promotional work. Creates ads for special events and programs; produces social media ads, creates digital formatting setup that aligned with museum marketing and branding strategies.
Determines the effectiveness of typography and design layout, photographic images, and illustrations. Designs and develops large two-dimensional label panels for permanent, traveling, and temporary exhibitions. Designs and develops exhibition graphics, including logos, text/graphic labels, illustrations, charts, murals, web-based graphics, and interactive digital content to enhance the museum’s online presence.

Designs and develops publications:

magazines, brochures, newsletters, posters, and so on; produces digital file setup and specifications for the printer on contract while complying with design standards.
Determines the quality and scale of final design and output while complying with design standards. Creates engaging visuals tailored for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, aligned with the museum’s branding and marketing strategies. Designs and develops informational wayfinding signage systems, as needed.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
Proficiency working with computers and advanced graphic applications, such as Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Adobe Express, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator).
Thorough knowledge of technical and creative design skill set, visual content, design and color theory, typography, photography, and principles associated with the field.
Demonstrated experience in web and digital formatting, accessibility, and brand consistency.
Knowledge of scale and proportion, for three-dimensional work, specifically exhibition, signage, and environmental design

Management Prefers:

Demonstrated experience supporting the goals of organizations through visually compelling design and integrated media campaigns.
Experience with visual brand strategy and implementation.
Experience working in a museum or similar setting.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution; OR Associate’s degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of visual/graphic design, commercial art or experience related to the area of assignment;
OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years of experience in visual/graphic design, commercial art, or field related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

Section/Unit Description:

The Editorial and Graphic Design section at the NC Museum of History is the creative hub responsible for maintaining and implementing the museum’s visual identity. The section is a subdivision of Marketing and Communications.
Editorial and Graphic Design delivers a wide range of design and editorial services—producing and delivering exhibition graphics, wayfinding signage, educational resources, marketing collateral, and more—to engage museum audiences and support institutional goals. The section also leads the creative direction and production of two award-winning semiannual publications: Circa, the museum’s membership magazine, and Tar Heel Junior Historian, a publication for student members of the statewide Tar Heel Junior Historian Association.

Division Description:

The Division of State History Museums collects and preserves artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present. The division interprets the state’s history through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications available to the visitor on-site or through distance-learning technologies.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:

919-814-6670
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdcr.gov/
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