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* *Why should you keep reading and consider working here? We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. (You can learn more about ushere.) What is this career opportunity? General Services Division is a dynamic agency comprised of Capitol Facilities Maintenance, Real Property & Leasing, Surplus Property & Recycling, and State Print & Mail.State Print & Mail (SPM) is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their Preflight team as a Design Specialist.This role reports to the Preflight Manager and collaborates on a 7-person team comprised of three Design Specialists, two Customer Service Reps, and two Bindery Technicians. The Preflight team oversees orders in the shop end-to-end. As the face of Print & Mail, this team sets the standard for customer service. Customer service reps receive and initiate orders, design technicians create files for production, and bindery operators review orders for quality assurance before they’re delivered to the customer. The ideal Design Specialist will use critical thinking skills, understand technical aspects of design, be comfortable using different software to prepare files for production, and will collaborate with team members across the shop to ensure the quality of their work. The responsibilities of this position include: * Analyze and prepare files for production, including color conversion, bleed, creep, postage requirements, and page imposition * Create production design files using typography, typesetting, color theory, page layout * Adhere to agency brand standards, and help maintain brand consistency across the enterprise * Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to combine, split, arrange, rotate, or crop pages * Use software to clean up address files to meet mail requirements and standards * Design and/or maintain templates for data and mail merges * Use basic formulas and equations in excel to complete data file cleanup tasks * Utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot files with the Production Team * Support daily operations in the shop management information system (MIS), Slingshot What are we looking for?__ Education and Experience: * //A bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, or related field; AND o It would be great if you have graphic design experience, but don’t let your lack of that keep you from applying! * 2 years relevant print production experience; OR * Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Competencies: /Knowledge of:/ * //Printing processes, terminology, specifications * Graphic design, page layout, typesetting, typography, color theory * Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro * Imposition and/or data merge software * Mail requirements and addressing standards * Microsoft Word and Excel /Ability to:/ * Deliver and promote outstanding customer service * Operate with confidentiality and integrity * Keep organized with multiple projects and deadlines * Become fluent with SPM business processes and MIS (Avanti Slingshot) * Prioritize projects and manage workloads * Develop, and maintain positive working relationships * Communicate effectively (verbal and written) * Problem-solve and analyze to find solutions * Build consensus among a group of varying stakeholders * Be a self-starting individual, and to take ownership for results and drive change * Be a team player who supports the agency by focusing on the vision, mission, and goals * Perform with honesty and integrity, treating others with dignity and respect * Communicate effectively with a range of audiences at varied technical levels * Use Adobe Creative Suite/Adobe Creative Cloud at an advanced level * Create designs that effectively communicate the desired messages * Learn and follow established processes, instructions and templates * Complete tasks with accuracy and high attention to detail// Does this sound like you? * Please tell us how and why by submitting your *resume,cover letter, and three professional business references. /(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ What can you expect from us in return for your hard work? Ø Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: * Work/life Balance * Health Coverage * Retirement plans * Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays * And more… Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!* *Other important information to be aware of. * This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. * Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. // Title: Design Specialist Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25140992