Associate Information Designer

LINK•Washington, DC

10d•$55,000 - $74,000

About The Position

LINK is actively seeking an Associate Information Designer to join our dynamic team, where we collaborate with clients across a broad range of subject matter and technologies to create impactful visual stories that communicate complex ideas. The Associate Information Designer role at LINK involves collaborating with clients across various industries to develop clear and impactful visual stories. Responsibilities include translating complex concepts into engaging visual formats—such as prototypes, wireframes, infographics, charts, and diagrams—to effectively communicate data and abstract ideas in both print and digital media. Qualifications: Ensure all outputs align with LINK’s standards for excellence, creativity, and clarity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field
2-5 years of experience in graphic design or a related role
Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions
Well-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project
Highly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals
Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements
A bias towards positivity, openness and supporting others

Responsibilities

Collaborate with our strategy team to understand our client’s challenges and the respective solution, then co-create effective visual products to convey it all to the appropriate audience
Be comfortable with complexity and collaborating with both internal and external teams to visually prototype in real time
Push the needle to use design to solve real organizational, consumer, technical, warfighter or taxpayer problems
Create infographics, charts, diagrams, presentations, and other visual products to convey both quantitative data and abstract concepts for use in print and digital formats
Develop and design intelligible information hierarchies and frameworks that support information navigability, understanding and retention
Design branding schemes or adhere to existing guidelines to create a consistent look and feel unique to individual clients
Work iteratively by proactively asking for feedback from internal partners and clients to incrementally improve solutions
Bring curiosity, creativity and an open mind to every challenge
Write scripts, compose storyboards, cut audio-tracks, and create motion graphics (preferred, not required)

Benefits

$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
11 Federal Holidays per year
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
Annual bonus plan participation
Annual profit sharing participation
$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard