Graphic Artist

Position Summary

The Graphic Artist is responsible for the development and production of technical designs and illustrations for educational or informational purposes in support of new and revised FAA training courses. All development, revision, and production is done in accordance with FAA Academy Training Solutions Team’s training standards, policies, and guidelines. Collaboration with SMEs and other project team members will also be incorporated for such development, revision, and production.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Develops graphics to support various media used within the technical training curriculum.
• Ensures communication of technical ideas and information are accurately and clearly conveyed.
• Creates designs and graphics from rudimentary sketches, photographs, and/or general descriptions to fulfill training requirements.
• Collaborates with writers, editors and other production staff to produce a finished product.
• Demonstrates experience in Microsoft Office© (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software applications.
• Executes the full range of graphic production processes from initial concept to finalized graphic development for incorporation into training materials and documents.
• Maintains a graphics library of completed designs.
• Maintains records and files of all work, tracking all version changes.
• Transfers, merges, and adjusts designs, graphics, and layouts as identified.
• Incorporates photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, charts, and schematics in training materials, as required.
• Develops or revises technical schematics and diagrams, based on provided examples, to be used as wall posters, training handouts, and/or inclusion in training documentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory duties.

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor; exposure to external environmental conditions possible.
• Noise level can range from minimal to intense.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess documented formal training in graphic illustration.
• Within the last five (5) years, at least three (3) years of practical, recognizable experience in:
• Graphic design (electronic and print)
• Technical illustration
• Photographic enhancement
• Integration of photographs, graphics, or illustrations for publishing and printing; preparation of camera-ready photographs, graphics, or illustrations for reproduction in various technical training, instructional, and reference materials.
• Must have experience using software tools including, but not limited to:
• Adobe© Suite of Products (i.e. Creative Suite©)

Corel© Suite of Products (i.e. Draw©)

• Visio©
• Microsoft© Office Suite programs.
• Proficient in using MS Windows and MS Word/Excel Applications.
• Possess a Valid Drivers’ License without special restrictions.

Security Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Within the last five (5) years, at least three (3) years of practical,

recognizable experience in:
a) Graphic design (electronic and print);
b) Technical illustration;
c) Photographic enhancement;
d) Integration of photographs, graphics, or illustrations for publishing
and printing; preparation of camera-ready photographs, graphics, or
illustrations for reproduction in various technical training,
instructional, and reference materials

Experience:

• Graphic design: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person