Graphic Design Specialist (Contingent)

We are seeking a dynamic Graphic Design Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for creating and revising professional-grade graphics and prototypes in a collaborative virtual team environment. The role involves converting curricular materials into polished, external-facing print and soft-copy versions using Adobe InDesign, as well as creating or improving PowerPoint slides and other graphical elements. The successful candidate should have experience producing 508-compliant products and a passion for mission-driven work. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role that requires strong graphic design and development skills.

• Develop graphics prototypes for curricular and supporting materials including stylescapes, template slides, master slides, and ancillary graphics
• Use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to produce professional, 508 compliant training materials, including but not limited to infographics, one-pagers, classroom activities, and instructor/facilitator guides and participant guides for in-person, virtual, and eLearning content based on provided source material
• Utilize client and internal feedback to quickly create and revise graphics deliverables
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of graphics asset libraries
• Coordinate with managers to create training sessions to cross-train other team members and outside teams in PowerPoint and other graphic design best practices
• Support products for other workstreams, as required
• Ensure alignment of style, branding, and other graphical norms across multiple curricular products and modalities for a consistent product suite
• Apply adult learning principles to the design and development of all curricular graphics within the ADDIE model of instructional design
• Proactively track and communicate project status with supervisor, including potential mitigation strategies for when risks jeopardize deliverable timelines
• Deliver all final deliverables and intermediate drafts on time

• Actively and knowledgeably engage with peers and internal leadership on relevant products within curricular assignments
• Mastery of converting curricular drafts to polished, 508-compliant Adobe InDesign print and/or soft-copy documents
• Situational awareness of CATHEXIS' development workflows and processes to meet deliverable deadlines with acceptable quality standards
• Consistently and efficiently utilize project management tools such as Asana and SharePoint
• Follow all team procedures for naming conventions and file retention
• Develop graphics prototypes for curricular and supporting materials
• Use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to produce professional, 508 compliant training materials
• Utilize client and internal feedback to quickly create and revise graphics deliverables
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of graphics asset libraries
• Coordinate with managers to create training sessions to cross-train team members and outside teams in graphic design best practices
• Support products for other workstreams as required
• Ensure alignment of style, branding, and graphical norms across multiple curricular products and modalities
• Apply adult learning principles to the design and development of curricular graphics
• Proactively track and communicate project status with supervisor
• Deliver all final deliverables and intermediate drafts on time.

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading software and tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop
• Chance to contribute to the development of professional training materials
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Ability to work on a variety of projects and deliverables
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Flexible work schedule and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Possibility to obtain a Veterans Affairs Public Trust Clearance
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities