Examination: Graphic Designer III

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Working title
Graphic Designer III
Monthly salary
$6,285.00 - $8,103.00 per Month
Exam #
4595
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00102886 - GRAPHIC DESIGNER III

This is the advanced journey level in the Graphic Designer series. Incumbents create and produce materials and/or publications at the highest level for print, on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums. Incumbents in this class serve as high-level specialists responsible for the development and production of the most complex graphic design work.

Special Personal Characteristics

Visual acuity and color vision sufficient to successfully perform the job; and creative ability.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

A certification or degree from an accredited or recognized professional institute or body in the program areas of art, design, visual communications, and computer graphics; and neatness.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

00102886 - GRAPHIC DESIGNER III

Either I

Experience: One year of experience in the California state service as a Graphic Designer II.

Or II

Experience: Three years of experience in concept development, consulting, page layout, drawing, photo editing, color correction, file preparation, on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums. AND

Education: Successful completion of a total of 30 semester college units with a minimum of six units in the following areas: graphic design theory, graphic computer software, and printing technology. (One year of additional experience can be substituted for one year of college.)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

  • 10/3/2025
  • 11/7/2025
  • 12/5/2025
  • 1/2/2026
  • 2/6/2026
  • 3/6/2026
  • 4/3/2026
  • 5/1/2026
  • 6/5/2026
  • 7/31/2026

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • GRAPHIC DESIGNER III - Open

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

  • Department of General Services
    Recruitment & Examination Services Unit
    P.O. Box 989052
    West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

  • Department of General Services
    Recruitment & Examination Services Unit
    707 3rd Street, Lobby
    West Sacramento, CA 95605
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

The most expeditious method to apply is electronic submission through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.  Optionally, you may submit your completed application packet to DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Graphic Designer III

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department of General Services
Recruitment & Examination Services Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
Phone: (916) 376-5400
DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.