Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Graphic Designer
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Graphic Designer with 5 years professional experience. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting a Federal Government contract. Must pass a background check for security clearance, be a U.S. citizen, and must be able to work on site in Washington, DC/Alexandria, VA.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Create graphic designs and layouts for print and digital media.
- Illustrate and design infographics for press kits, press releases, media events, and/or any other press related material.
- Create graphics for trade shows, event booths, conferences, exhibits, and media events.
- Create and design graphic materials for video production.
- Create original illustrations in both traditional and digital formats to provide a visual explanation and aid the viewer by clarifying complex descriptive information.
- Follow the clients branding guidelines and advise on its implementation.
- Establish and maintain the clients visual identity.
- Create, design, and edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as needed.
- Create graphic design for print press kits and a variety of digital and print documents as needed.
- Create animated content as needed for video production, web content, and social media.
- Research subject matter for accuracy in illustrations, infographics, etc.
- Communicate with researchers to understand and interpret the subject matter.
- Ensure all content created meets current Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Provide technical and/or artistic advice to staff about visual information.
- Participate in special projects and perform other creative and visually related duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent from a 4-year college is required with 5 years professional experience.
- Must be proficient using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products.
- Key skills include proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, color theory, and typography.
- Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team as well as independently on assigned projects.
- Ability to take creative direction from stakeholders.
- Must possess the ability to create highly detailed, scientifically accurate depictions of various objects, principles, plants, and animals.
- Experience with 508 compliance requirements and guidelines.
- Knowledge of motion graphics and video editing software is preferred.
- Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and meeting tight deadlines.
- This is a full-time, on-site position located at the clients facility in Washington DC/Alexandria, VA.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass background check for security clearance
- Must submit samples/examples of products demonstrating core visual design skills across multiple formats and delivery methods (both digital and print) to include: 2-3 Posters event, scientific, public outreach; 2-3 Flyers one-pagers or fact sheets, and 2-3 Brochures bi-fold, trifold, or gatefold.