Graphic Designer /Multimedia Specialist

Zantech•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding that next step in your career. Zantech is looking for a talented Graphic Designer/Multimedia Specialist to provide comprehensive multimedia and graphics support for a premier Federal Government website (army.mil), creating visual materials that communicate complex information to both federal stakeholders and a civillian audience. The position requires expertise in advanced design software and video production while maintaining strict adherence to Army.mil visual standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-8 years of relevant graphics/multimedia design experience, preferably in government or intelligence environments.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Visual Communications, or related creative field
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI, per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and present complex information clearly.
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
Avid Certified Professional for video editing
Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro
Certified Digital Marketing Professional required

Responsibilities

Complete approximately 80 multimedia projects annually across varying complexity levels
Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro) for design development
Create forms, labels, brochures, slides, logos, posters, graphs, maps, booklets, and exhibit displays
Ensure compliance with Visual Guide specifications
Manipulate video and integrate graphics, animations, sound, and text into consolidated products
Assist in defining requirements and prioritizing graphic design work
Coordinate bulk graphics and printing services with ONI Graphics and Print Shop
Support both electronic and hard copy format requirements.
Design and develop 80+ multimedia projects annually (85% low complexity, 10% moderate complexity, 5% high complexity)
Create technical, promotional, instructional, and informational materials including:
Forms, labels, brochures, meeting and conference handouts
Slides, logos, posters, graphs, maps, booklets
Large exhibit displays and graphical design elements for websites
Images and other presentation aids in electronic and hard copy formats
Use government-provided advanced desktop publishing, page layout, and graphics software including:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Design and develop textual and media compositions to communicate complex information
Manipulate video and integrate graphic images, animations, sound, text and other video into consolidated and seamless video products
Produce multimedia content that enhances user understanding and makes information easier to consume
Ensure all designs comply with the Visual Guide (colors for charts/maps, classification markings placement, etc.)
Attend project planning and execution meetings to define requirements and prioritize graphic design work
Collaborate with customers to translate complex ideas into clear visual communication
Coordinate bulk graphics and printing services