Graphic Design Specialist
About The Position
Are you a passionate and innovative graphic designer looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with your creative talents? At GDIT, we are looking for a Graphic Design Specialist to join our dynamic, award-winning marketing team, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the visual identity of our brand while supporting the growth and success of the organization. This is your opportunity to contribute to high-impact, transformative projects, advance your skillset, and grow a rewarding and fulfilling career. When you join GDIT, you’re stepping into an environment where your creative contributions and ideas truly matter. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to crafting impactful messaging and designs that enable our mission to solve the world’s toughest challenges. As part of our marketing team, based in Falls Church, VA, you’ll collaborate with a talented, hands-on group of creative professionals dedicated to designing compelling and engaging brand experiences that resonate and drive growth. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: Design high-impact campaign advertisements, collateral, and a variety of marketing materials, ensuring alignment with GDIT’s brand identity. Collaborate closely with the brand team to strategically shape and drive the visual direction of our brand. Develop and pitch innovative creative concepts, partnering with team members to execute forward-thinking marketing initiatives. Clearly and confidently articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions to stakeholders. Produce high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines while adeptly managing multiple priorities. Maintain exceptional quality control standards to ensure all finalized materials are error-free and meet expectations. Support various employee-facing projects and communications, elevating the internal branding experience. Stay informed on cutting-edge design trends and leverage best practices to deliver fresh and relevant creative solutions. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Graphic Design Specialist must have: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required Experience: 2+ years of relevant graphic design experience required A portfolio link showcasing your creative expertise (please embed your portfolio link in your resume submission).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
- 2+ years of relevant graphic design experience required
- A portfolio link showcasing your creative expertise (please embed your portfolio link in your resume submission).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft platforms.
- Strong creative and analytical skills to approach design challenges with innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication abilities to effectively interface with team members and stakeholders.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills for navigating complex design assignments.
- A keen attention to detail, ensuring the delivery of polished and precise work.
- Proven ability to excel under tight deadlines with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- If you have motion graphic experience or experience with Canva that is a plus but not required!
Responsibilities
- Design high-impact campaign advertisements, collateral, and a variety of marketing materials, ensuring alignment with GDIT’s brand identity.
- Collaborate closely with the brand team to strategically shape and drive the visual direction of our brand.
- Develop and pitch innovative creative concepts, partnering with team members to execute forward-thinking marketing initiatives.
- Clearly and confidently articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions to stakeholders.
- Produce high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines while adeptly managing multiple priorities.
- Maintain exceptional quality control standards to ensure all finalized materials are error-free and meet expectations.
- Support various employee-facing projects and communications, elevating the internal branding experience.
- Stay informed on cutting-edge design trends and leverage best practices to deliver fresh and relevant creative solutions.
Benefits
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
