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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location SMYRNA, Tennessee 37167
Smyrna, Tennessee

About this job

Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

Job Description

As 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 10 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.

Requires military enlistment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.



Benefits/Requirements

Benefits
  • Paid training
  • A monthly paycheck
  • Montgomery GI Bill
  • 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
  • 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 NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $196.26 and $254.91 per drill weekend.Programs and benefits are subject to change.

This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.