Digital Designer (26-15 USAFSAM/EDMS Advanced Informational Multimedia Services (AIMS) Studio)

Reef Systems • Dayton, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) is seeking a Digital Designer to support the USAFSAM Department of Education (USAFSAM/ED), Education Delivery Division (EDE), Academic Development Branch (EDMS). This role involves providing expertise in digital design, multimedia content creation, and educational technology support for USAFSAM's academic operations, which include managing student training, faculty development, curriculum development, and distance learning courses. The designer will create visually compelling digital assets for marketing, instructional, and promotional purposes, and consult with subject-matter experts and instructional designers.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in digital design.
• Proficient with Adobe programs including Premier Pro, Audition, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Captivate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage projects independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work through problems quickly and independently.
• Basic knowledge of video editing or motion graphics (for animated signage or marketing content).
• Ability to prep assets for web and print, understanding resolution, file formats, and accessibility.
• Non-Disclosure Agreement in place with their company, and the company must provide a copy to the Program Manager.
• Organizational skills, ability to achieve set goals.
• Initiative in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow-up complex projects with influence, and integrity.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet, use of automated information systems to cover standalone computers or unescorted entry into restricted or controlled areas prior to reporting for duty.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Department of Defense branding and communication policies (ex. Tongue and Quill).
• Experience working in the military setting, understanding of rank structure, policies, and procedures.
• Experience designing for digital signage (understanding screen ratios, motion graphics, and optimal content duration).
• Knowledge of layout principles, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Familiarity with web-based design tools.
• Expertise in Office 365 tools (ex. MS Windows, MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Power BI, Microsoft Forms).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inventory and maintenance of audio visual/computer related equipment.
• Assist with the ordering, storing, coding/entering inventory into database, and disposing of all audio visual/computer related equipment.
• Provide digital design consultation to members and programs.
• Assist subject-matter experts and/or an instructional designer to convey a specific message to a targeted audience through a visual medium by building quality graphics for marketing.
• Provide consultative support to subject-matter experts and/or instructional designers desiring to develop their own graphics/content.
• Create, design and produce graphics and other multi-media content, as well as provide consultation to subject-matter experts and/or an instructional designer using traditional tools and equipment as well as specialty equipment and software in support of USAFSAM courseware and course materials.
• Create visually compelling digital assets for marketing, instructional, and promotional purposes (e.g., digital signage, email campaigns, websites, presentations).
• Work with copywriters, photographers, and videographers to align visual designs with messaging.
• Optimize layouts for attention, clarity, and communication effectiveness.
• Adapt designs for multiple formats: web, mobile, print, signage, etc.
• Participate in and support other projects within skill sets; project may include writing continuity documents, attending or presenting at local eLearning symposiums, defining capabilities for potential customers, collaborating with local colleges or multi-service partners, and supporting other special projects.
• Support, evaluate, consult, and manage all educational technology as directed by Government representative.

Benefits

• Office space, supplies, computer equipment, telephone, and reproduction capabilities will be provided.
• Software and hardware, passwords/access to military Internet/E-mail and applicable database will be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree