On-Call Graphic Designer (Remote Role)

ICF • Reston, VA

2d • $67,355 - $114,503 • Remote

About The Position

Join the Enterprise Growth Enablement & Proposals Team at ICF! We are one team united around one mission: growing ICF. We accomplish this by creating systems that support effective business development (BD) activities, providing best-in-class proposal and BD services and inspiring our teammates to win. By supporting growth, we further ICF’s mission to create a more prosperous and resilient world. We work side-by-side with experts devoted to climate resilience, public health, cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and other critical areas that require complex technical solutions from expert teams. What makes Enterprise Growth Enablement & Proposals unique? We've built a collaborative, innovative, and transparent environment that values diverse perspectives. We constantly seek better ways to improve, embracing industry best practices and new ideas. Join us and bring your ideas to our mission. Your role on the team: As an On-Call Graphic Designer you will partner with the full-time members of the Enterprise Proposal Center (EPC) Design team on an as-needed basis to support ICF’s business pursuits. You will be responsible for creating innovative, engaging, brand-aligned print and digital deliverables, coordinating directly with Design team colleagues, proposal managers, proposal coordinators, technical leads, and other stakeholders throughout the proposal development process. In this role you will apply both professional business communications skills and visual communications expertise to meet and exceed the requirements necessary to produce winning work. This is a part-time position. Hours will fluctuate weekly. Support will be expected primarily for nights, weekends, holidays and overflow work. Candidates must have reliable internet and availability to communicate during ICF business hours (9:00AM – 5:00PM EST). This position is remote, and can work from anywhere in the United States. A strong portfolio of original graphic design work that is relevant to this role.

Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate in-house or design agency graphic design experience.
• 3+ years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• 2+ years experience creating and designing decks in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• 2+ years experience translating data into visually appealing graphics that support target audience directed messaging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Marketing Design, or related creative field.
• Understanding of branding concepts and ability to effectively support a brand through design.
• Experience working in a hybrid or fully virtual environment using Microsoft Teams.
• Experience working with proposal teams.
• Experience working with technical data.
• Experience working on Federal and/or State and Local government proposals.
• Experience working on projects for diverse industries.
• Experience working with the AI-enabled features of Adobe and Microsoft tools.
• Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to work quickly, accurately, and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, even when under pressure.
• Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as teaming partners.
• Commitment to sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Create data visualization graphics, digital illustrations, photo collages, page layouts, presentations, and related creative deliverables in support of corporate proposal documents and special projects.
• Interact regularly with technical and sales professionals to develop concepts and execute designs that support solutions and messaging strategy.
• Uphold corporate identity brand standards.
• Prepare and revise graphics quickly and accurately while meeting solicitation compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation appropriate to the assignment and timeframe.
• Prepare graphics for both electronic and print delivery.
• Disseminate and archive finished graphics as required.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree