Exhibits Graphic Designer
Exhibits Graphic Designer
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This position is located at:
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores NC 28512
Primary Purpose of this Position:Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at an Aquarium The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is seekinga dynamic efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Exhibits Graphic Designerto perform creative and technical work in graphic design signage and digital layouts. The position works within the Exhibits team to strategize the exhibits look and feel and design exhibit graphics signage and promotional items for exhibits. All Exhibits staff members assist with repairs cleaning and general improvements throughout the Aquarium facility. The position performs all steps of the graphic production (file preparation layout printing laminating mounting and installing graphics) maintains and troubleshoots graphics equipment including the large format printer and cutter laminator and assists with stocking graphics supplies. The Exhibits Graphic Designer is a team player reporting directly to the Exhibits Curator and will work closely with the exhibits team aquarium staff researchers and outside contractors to ensure quality and safety of the exhibit specimens volunteers and visitors. The position aims to improve proficiency in design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and drafting software and is expected to stay up to date on current technologies and design trends. The designer attends meetings as requested and may be asked to serve on Aquarium committees.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Plan and design exhibit graphics (interpretive graphics infographics reader rails identification labels banners exhibit promotional graphics digital presentations AR/VR components videos etc.)
- Facilitate graphic production assembly maintenance and repair of interior and exterior displays signage and graphic panels
- Participate in the overall process for exhibit or habitat design
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Weekend evening and holiday work will be required.
- Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must have the ability to perform largeformat printing graphic production fabrication and installation.
- Must have the ability to balance stoop kneel crouch crawl reach stand for extended periods walk push/pull grasp feel talk hear and use repetitive motions.
- Must have the ability to perform work in outdoor conditions.
- Must have the ability to work around flashing lights or screens.
- Must have the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.
- Must have the ability able to climb and work at heights and on ladders or lifts as part of mounting and installing graphic components.
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Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo 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:- Demonstrated experience of graphic design principles and their application.
- Demonstrated experience of designing graphics for accessibility.
- Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design; including digital layouts and illustration.
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suites Software (InDesign: able to set up character and paragraph styles link photos and text wraps; Illustrator: able to use clipping paths draw custom shapes with pen tool and use character styles; Photoshop: able to edit crop and use filters to enhance photos).
Management Preference:
1. Video production experience; animation experience Augmented and Virtual Reality
2. Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving
3. CAD and/or Drafting skillsMinimum 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 for detail.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
one year of experience in museum related work in area of assignment:
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is located 6 miles from Morehead City NC on Bogue Banks sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 4500 animals in 90000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is located in the middle of Roosevelt Natural Area a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.
Agency Description:TheNorth 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 Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and jobrelated 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.
Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.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 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. to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD 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 EligibilityIt 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 EVerify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a signon bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or timelimited 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
Jaimee DeanMurphy
109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27699
Phone:
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Full-Time
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