Graphic designer Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 878940

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GRAPHICS CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70000012

Salary: $56,238.00 - $61,645.74 (Annually)

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: GRAPHICS CONSULTANT

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office, in the Office of the Secretary.

The purpose of this position is to support the communications and recruitment teams by coordinating digital content, graphic design, and project logistics to ensure effective, cohesive messaging between the department and the public.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Department’s social media channels, to include Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Coordinates the graphic design needs for the Office’s recruitment efforts and takes the creative lead on working with vendors for external advertising.
• Develops formatting and graphic elements for internal communications and educational material for Department staff to ensure effective communication with the public.
• Schedules meetings, workshops, conference calls, and discussions to review issues and programs.
• Assists in the development of plans, presentations, studies and reports, such as FDC’s Annual Report.
• Maintains a system for tracking progress on projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists in other duties as assigned to support the communications team.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• • Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Must possess knowledge of recognized industry-wide Web development techniques and software/programs.
  • Must possess knowledge of graphical design techniques and software/programs.
  • Must possess knowledge of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software/program.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.