Graphic Designer II

Red Carrot • McLean, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layout of publications and promotional materials, including the customer's flagship research magazine, newsletters, and technical reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field
• 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
• Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and produce professional graphics, covers, and layouts for magazine components and technical reports
• Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into cohesive, well-balanced designs
• Create or enhance supplemental art, including diagrams, line art, and logos, to convey complex concepts
• Manage the full production lifecycle, including figure/photo selection, retouching, cropping, and sizing
• Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, and exhibit materials
• Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards
• Lead small design initiatives and coordinate workflows with technical staff

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional trainings
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level