About this position

Graphic Designer

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Please provide samples/examples as directed below, of products demonstrating core visual design skills across multiple formats and delivery methods (digital / print).

2-3 Posters – event, scientific, public outreach
2-3 Flyers – one-pagers or fact sheets
2-3 Brochures – bi-fold, trifold or gatefold

Responsibilities:

Create graphic design and layout for print and digital media.

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.

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 animated content as needed for video production, web content and social media.

Create original illustrations in both traditional and digital formats (including 3-D) to provide a visual explanation and aid the viewer by clarifying complex descriptive information.

Follow the Agency's branding guidelines and advise on its implementation.

Establish and maintain the Agency's visual identity.

Research subject matter for accuracy in illustrations, infographics, etc.

Communicate with researchers to understand and interpret the subject matter.

Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team as well as independently on assigned projects.

Assure 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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college.
Five years of professional experience.
Experience with using Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products.
Experience with 508 compliance.
Provide 3-5 pieces of original work for review.
For senior designer, 5-7 years minimum.
Preferred- demonstrated competency in mentoring junior designers.
Expert level of experience with project / digital asset management software.
Strong conceptual thinking.
Ability to develop and incorporate cohesive design treatments to a suite of products.
Preferred- knowledge of motion graphics and video editing software.
Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team as well as independently on assigned projects.
Ability to take creative directions from stakeholders.
Ability to create highly detailed, scientifically accurate depictions of various objects, principles, plants, and animals.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and meeting tight deadlines

Salary Information

$78,000 - $92,000