Graphic Designer - Communications Specialist 1

Working Title: Graphic Designer Job Class: Communications Specialist 1 Agency: Minnesota Lottery

• Job ID: 97750
• Location: Roseville
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Lottery / Lottery-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Marketing / Creative Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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.
• Plan, conceptualize, develop and create graphics, animations and video assets.
• Suggest new ways of presenting information for better usability.
• Assist with the design of documents, templates, logos, animations, videos, and visual materials for all.

Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• 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.

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, digital marketing, multi-media design, advertising, or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who’s been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who’s ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

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