Multimedia Illustrator Job in 69361
Multimedia IllustratorAs a Multimedia Illustrator in the Army National Guard, you will play a key role in the development of vital communications. The Army National Guard produces training manuals, newspapers, and reports, as well as promotional materials such as signs, charts, posters, television and motion picture productions. These projects require the use of professionally developed, hard-hitting graphic artwork. As an integral member of the Army National Guard's multimedia team, the Multimedia Illustrator produces this material.
Your training will enable you to assume duties that include supervising, planning, or operating multimedia imaging equipment in order to produce various kinds of visual displays and documents. Some of your duties may include: creating illustrations, layouts, map overlays, posters, graphs, and charts; producing computer-generated graphics; developing ideas, and designing posters and signs; designing artwork for training courses; developing animation; working with television and film producers to design backdrops and props for film sets; and performing maintenance on assigned equipment.
By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career. The skills you learn as a Multimedia Illustrator will help prepare you for a future as a graphic designer or illustrator with government agencies, advertising agencies, Web design firms, print shops, or engineering firms. The Army National Guard offers certified apprenticeship training programs for some specialties within this occupation.
Earn while you learn
Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for a Multimedia Illustrator consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills, and approximately 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice in preparing graphic designs and illustrations. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Healthcare Benefits Available
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see http://www.nationalguard.com/monster for details)