Graphic Designer - Communications Specialist 1

Responsibilities

• The work you'll do is more than just a job.
• The Minnesota Lottery is currently seeking a graphic designer to create digital and design materials for both external and internal audiences.
• This role involves supporting a team focused on all lottery sales, communication, and promotional efforts while adhering to brand standards.
• The graphic designer will be responsible for developing and creating graphics, animations, and video assets for the lottery's website and social media platforms.
• Additionally, the designer will design player information materials and point-of-purchase signage for lottery retailers and special events.
• The position also involves developing new customizable materials for lottery sales representatives.
• A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:
• Create work that adheres to visual standards in accordance with the Minnesota Lottery branding guidelines and digital accessibility standards.
• Develop and coordinate final layout and design for external and internal organizational deliverables.
• Ensure visual designs are engaging, professional, contemporary, clear in purpose, and utilize plain language best practices.

Requirements

• Two years of experience creating high-quality graphics for print, websites, social media, events, etc.
• Experience in current versions of software and tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Skills and fluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Animation or videography skills sufficient to create high-quality multimedia assets for various digital uses.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, multi-media design, advertising, or another related field.
• Knowledge of ADA Title II requirements and accessibility tools.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Lottery standards and policies, needs of individual Lottery departments and requirements of Lottery promotions.

Benefits

• As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
• Your Benefits May Include
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)