GS-1084

Visual Information

Positions involving design and production of visual communication materials including graphics, photography, and multimedia.

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1084

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field
Portfolio demonstrating visual design skills

Experience: Professional experience in visual design, graphic arts, or multimedia production.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Design visual materials
•Create graphics and illustrations
•Produce multimedia content
•Photograph events and subjects
•Edit video and audio
•Develop visual concepts
•Manage production projects
•Maintain equipment
•Coordinate with clients
•Ensure brand consistency

🎯Key Competencies

Graphic Design

Skill in creating visual materials for print and digital media.

Layout and Composition

Ability to design effective visual layouts.

Typography

Knowledge of typography principles and font selection.

Digital Design

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and design software.

Brand Consistency

Ability to maintain visual brand standards.

Visual Communication

Skill in conveying information through graphics.

Production

Knowledge of print and digital production processes.

Project Management

Ability to manage multiple design projects.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with clientsCreate graphics and illustrationsDesign visual materialsDevelop visual conceptsEdit video and audioEnsure brand consistencyMaintain equipmentManage production projectsPhotograph events and subjectsProduce multimedia contentVisual Information

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