CONTRACTUAL-Publication Specialist I

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is seeking a part-time graphic designer. Under the supervision of the assistant director of communications, the employee will design of a variety of pieces, including posters, newsletters, presentation materials, and digital and web graphics in order to promote the goals and objectives of the agency.  

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

This employee will be responsible for the design and production of a diverse range of visual communications including fliers, posters, newsletters, presentation materials, and digital/web graphics to meet the needs of a busy communications division. The work produced will be under the direction of the assistant director of communications, who will review all materials. The position also requires the employee to perform other general support duties as needed.

Employee will work with communications team members to develop designs for the bi-monthly retailer and employee newsletters. The employee will be responsible for designing fliers and other print materials on a regular basis to be used for events and other activities. The employee will work quickly and effectively to translate thoughts, ideas and images into cohesive designs for print materials, digital graphics and social media.

Employee is responsible for ensuring deadlines are met on all projects in accordance with project timelines. The employee will need to follow established styles and guidelines to ensure branding is consistent throughout the organization. Attention to detail and ability to proofread work is a must.

As needed, the employee may help with a diverse range of other duties, including taking photographs, shooting short videos, assisting with reception desk duties and other assignments as directed.

Education: Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university, with a major in one or more of the following fields: fine arts, visual communications, graphic design (or other graphics-related degree).

Experience: One year experience in the field of graphic design, marketing, communications or other related field.

Notes:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, for each year of the required education.

2. Applicants whose degree is not in the required major may substitute two years of the required experience for the required major in education.

Selective Qualifications:

1.) One year experience working directly with Graphic Design

2.) Proven knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Preferred Qualifications:

1.) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with a major in one or more of the following fields: graphic design, multi-media, visual arts, or design.

2.) Photography and videography/video editing experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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Further Instructions:

Please submit one example of a graphic design project completed by you. This would include a newsletter, flier, promo item or poster. Please send this directly to cathleen.panagodimos1@maryland.gov   

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application to:

Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

Attn: C. Panagodimos

          HR Department

1800 Washington Blvd. Suite 330

Baltimore, Maryland 21230

For additional information please call 410-230-8765

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting and promoting employees who are reflective of the States’ diversity.