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Careers at the Lottery

Join a winning team! At the New Mexico Lottery, we’re not just coworkers, we are family.

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Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.

We offer great benefits!

  • Annual Leave – PLUS, if you have 15 or more years of governmental experience you will be eligible to begin accruing 7.7 hours of annual leave biweekly.
  • Sick Leave
  • Enjoy 11 paid holidays, plus one personal holiday annually.
  • Health & Vision Insurance (90% employer paid coverage for employee)
  • Dental Insurance (75% employer paid for employee)
  • Life Insurance $50,000 (100% employer paid for employee)
  • ST and LT Disability (100% employer paid coverage for employee)
  • Retirement – Employer contribution 13.25% of annual compensation. No vesting requirements.
  • 457(b) employee contribution available
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Training Opportunities
  • Professional Memberships
  • Casual Dress
  • Fun Work Environment
  • And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 – $27.00 per hour

Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Advertising and Marketing, works as part of a team to create and produce graphics in various formats to promote the New Mexico Lottery, its products and its beneficiaries.

Responsibilities:

  • Creates and produces graphics for use in various formats including, but not limited to, instant tickets, point-of-sale materials, digital and social media, retailer signs, and publications.
  • Works with a variety of individuals both internally and externally to meet required specifications and ensure quality control.
  • Designs and produces signage, often including laying vinyl and trimming with a sharp knife, to promote the New Mexico Lottery, its products, and its beneficiaries.
  • Conducts site visits at Lottery retailers to measure and install Lottery signage.
  • Creates animated motion graphics for digital media as assigned.
  • Creates radio and video content, as assigned, including animation, filming, set preparation, production, and execution of spots.
  • Prepares specifications for assigned projects.
  • Inspects proofs and samples to ensure adherence to required specifications.
  • Assists other departments within the Lottery with design requests.
  • Photographs and films winners, events, promotions and products.
  • Assists with special events and promotions as assigned.
  • Updates sections of the Lottery’s website as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Well-developed knowledge of digital graphics, illustration and design. Ability to operate large format printer.
  • Basic knowledge of the offset printing process and preparing art for commercial printers.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator, GoVisually, and InDesign.
  • Must be creative and possess well-developed design abilities using computerized equipment and specialized software.
  • Also capable of using a variety of tools including, but not limited to, hand tools (including box cutters), power tools, and cutting instruments. Good cutting skills are required.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment, but also able to work independently on projects alone.
  • Capable of driving up to 7 hours during work hours alone.
  • Capable of measuring and installing signage at Lottery retailers.

Typical Experience/Education/Certifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Marketing, Design, Communications or related field is preferred. Post High School coursework in graphic design and illustration is needed as well as training in the use of graphic design software programs. Applicant must possess sufficient experience wherein the ability to perform the position’s duties has been adequately demonstrated.

Professional Experience:

One year professional experience in Graphic Design or related field required, 3-4 years preferred.

 

Portfolio Requirements (For Finalists):

Final qualified applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio showcasing their work. The portfolio should include:

  1. Variety of Formats:
    • Examples of point-of-sale materials, digital and social media graphics, retailer signs, and publications.
    • Both digital and print media samples.
  1. Quality Control:
    • High-quality, professional-grade work samples demonstrating attention to detail and adherence to required specifications.
  1. Signage Design and Production:
    • Signage design examples, including vinyl cutting and installation.
    • Samples showcasing hands-on work and skills with hand tools and large format printers.
  1. Animated and Motion Graphics:
    • Animated motion graphics for digital media.
    • Videos or animations including set preparation, filming, and execution.
  1. Photography and Filming:
    • Photographs or videos of events, promotions, or product shoots.
    • High-quality images and videos captured under varied conditions.
  1. Software Proficiency:
    • Advanced use of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
    • Examples demonstrating creativity and technical skills.
  1. Team Collaboration:
    • Context or case studies of team projects, highlighting the candidate’s role.
  1. Special Projects:
    • Designs for special events or promotions, showing versatility and creativity.
  1. Website Design:
    • Examples of website design or updates.
  1. Additional Skills:
    • Any other relevant work demonstrating the use of graphic design-related equipment.

The foregoing job description is not all-inclusive of the duties, functions, and accountabilities to which an employee may be assigned. In order to ensure maximum staff flexibility and efficiency, to promote and foster cross-training among positions, and to meet changing operational needs, employees will be assigned to such additional related duties and projects as are deemed necessary or desirable by management.

This job description is not a contract of employment, nor is it meant to be part of any contract of employment either expressed or implied.

All employment and positions with the NMLA are “at will.” 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

All selected candidates for positions with the New Mexico Lottery must undergo background screening which includes: Fingerprinting, drug screening, criminal history, verification of education, professional employment references, driving record (if required for the positions). Background processing can take up to three weeks.