Job Posting Title
Graphic DesignerAgency
455 OK MEDICAL MARIJUANA AUTHORITYSupervisory Organization
455 OK Medical Marijuana AuthorityJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Up to $70,000, based on education and experienceJob Description
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer. This is a state position governed by the Civil Service Rules, in state government located in Oklahoma City, OK. OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $70,000 based on education and experience.
Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build out new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. With any opportunity, challenges rear their heads. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in order to succeed at OMMA. We are an agency that will not settle for status quo or complacency. Candidates must be willing to work hard to help OMMA be the best at what we are entrusted to do.
If this sounds like a challenge you are willing to take on, we look forward to reviewing your application!
This position will report directly to the Creative Services Manager to execute graphic design projects that support all Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s (OMMA) service areas. The Graphic Designer will work to design, produce, edit and execute projects to promote agency functions. This position is responsible for designing and producing high-quality and cost-effective artwork involving a variety of media, including print, web, social media and video. As a member of the Communications Department, the Graphic Designer must be able to work on tight deadlines.
Creates content, layout, design, and final art elements which includes logos, artwork, images, videos, illustrations, colors, typography and other graphic elements.
Designs, prepares, fabricates, and updates layouts for publications, presentations, reports, social media, webpages, videos, certificates, diagrams, flyers and other public documents including the agency’s annual report.
Follows standardized guidelines for displaying and utilizing logos and branding elements to strengthen OMMA’s brand identity.
Manages internal and external website updates in collaboration with the Creative Services Manager.
Assists the Creative Services Manager with video production, including post-production (e.g., editing and visual effects) and publishing.
Assists the Creative Services Manager in management of the agency studio and coordinating video and photo shoots.
Corrects and edits photographic images.
Collaborates with OMMA employees to produce and finalize content.
Maintains and archives all records, negatives, original art and other related work.
Maintains the proper legal protection of real and intellectual property.
Supports the Communications Department in delivering timely, accurate information and keeping the public informed of updates and changes.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a technical or associate degree in visual communications, design, graphic or commercial art or closely related field and three years of experience in producing projects such as brochures, signage, or other related work using digital technology; or sixty semester hours from a college or university with twelve semester hours in marketing, visual communications, mass communications, photography, advertising or design and three years of experience in producing print media or other related electronic media using digital technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include the ability to operate and utilize digital graphic software applications on Macintosh and/or PC based systems or other related design equipment; to follow instructions; to develop original creative work from general descriptions and with minimal supervision; to organize and archive digital information; to track jobs; to conduct asset management; to initiate and schedule timelines; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to create effective products that communicate to a specific audience; to manage multiple projects; to produce design concepts, draw thumbnails and render illustrations; to establish color management; to select effective typography; to conduct photo scanning and editing; to create vector-based graphics including selecting the proper paper and grain direction; to use advanced digital software applications; to produce color matchups and prepress proofs; to electronically transfer digital documents for printing on a high-end four color press; to convert layouts to PDF for Web imaging and video production; to determine correct print production techniques for four color press and color printers; to select the proper paper for specific outputs; to prepare electronic prepress files for output; to plan and produce web and video productions; and to use electronic prepress, photo manipulation, vector graphic creation, web page development and video production hardware and software.
Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.
PLEASE NOTE: You are ineligible for OMMA employment if you are: an individual that has a direct or indirect interest in a licensed medical marijuana business; an individual who has or whose spouse, parent, child, spouse of a child, sibling, or spouse of a sibling has an application for a medical marijuana business license pending before the Department; a member of the board of directors of a medical marijuana business; or an individual financially interested in any licensee or medical marijuana business.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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