Graphic and Web Designer

Leidos•McLean, VA

1d•$65,650 - $118,675•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Graphic and Web Designer to work onsite full-time at the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), part of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia. The advanced research laboratory supports research and testing of emerging transportation technologies. The position is contingent upon contract award and supports initiatives for the U.S. Department of Transportation and its Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO), Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The designer will turn complex transportation research and emerging technologies into clear, engaging, accessible visual experiences across print, web, and digital channels. The multidisciplinary role combines graphic and visual design with UX/UI and web design. Work includes presentations, publications, infographics, event materials, websites, digital experiences, wireframes, and user interfaces. The designer will collaborate with communications professionals, engineers, researchers, clients, and project teams to understand technical concepts and audience needs, then recommend effective ways to communicate information visually. The candidate must currently have been located in the United States for three consecutive years and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Multimedia, or a related discipline, with 4–8 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience developing presentations, publications, infographics, diagrams, digital graphics, and other information-rich communications.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Experience designing and building websites, digital products, or other interactive experiences using Drupal, SharePoint, Google Sites, or comparable CMS tools, and Figma or comparable UX/UI design and prototyping tools.
Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, information architecture, responsive and user-centered design, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
Ability to translate complex technical subject matter into clear, accurate, accessible, and engaging content for varied audiences.
Demonstrated experience applying Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements to digital and visual communications products.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate design concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Growth- and solutions-oriented mindset, initiative, creativity, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches.
Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple activities, respond constructively to feedback, and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly PowerPoint/Google Slides, Word/Google Docs, SharePoint/Google Sites, and Google Drive.
Must currently have been located in the United States for three consecutive years and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of or experience in transportation, engineering, automated vehicle technologies, Cooperative Driving Automation, intelligent transportation systems, or emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Experience working with federal, state, or local government clients.

Responsibilities

Design visual communications for print and digital channels, including presentations, reports, fact sheets, infographics, diagrams, social media graphics, event materials, signage, proposals, and other communications products.
Translate complex technical, research, and data-driven information into clear visual stories for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Develop creative concepts, visual identities, brand guides, and design approaches for projects, campaigns, events, demonstrations, proposals, and other high-visibility initiatives.
Create and maintain templates, design systems, standards, and reusable asset libraries to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Apply typography, layout, information hierarchy, composition, and visual storytelling principles.
Develop production-ready materials for digital, print, large-format, and other applications.
Design websites, landing pages, portals, and other digital experiences.
Develop wireframes, page layouts, user flows, prototypes, and interface concepts based on user needs and project requirements.
Apply user-centered design and information architecture principles to improve navigation, content organization, usability, and user experience.
Use Figma or comparable tools to develop, prototype, and communicate digital design concepts.
Design and build content within CMS and digital collaboration platforms such as Drupal, SharePoint, Google Sites, or comparable platforms.
Develop reusable digital components, page templates, and design patterns for consistent, scalable user experiences.
Work with content and technical teams to translate communications, business, and user requirements into digital solutions.
Incorporate responsive design and accessibility requirements, including Section 508 and WCAG principles, throughout design and development.
Collaborate with communications professionals, researchers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders on integrated communications products and solutions.
Recommend creative approaches based on communications goals, audience needs, technical requirements, and project constraints, and communicate design concepts and recommendations.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining design quality, usability, accessibility, and brand standards.
Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities while meeting schedules and quality expectations.
Support onsite events, demonstrations, meetings, and other activities requiring visual or digital communications support.
Stay current on design, web, accessibility, and emerging technologies and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.