Graphic Designer

Agile Defense•Washington, DC

34d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join a fast pace team! The employee shall provide computer-generated graphics and creative consultation in order to develop original artwork, visual aids, and typographic layout. Computer-generated products must be created specifically as required by project for either print media or digital display. The individual shall create graphics for websites, social media, digital displays (e.g., TV monitors), and printed products, among others. The products may be delivered to the customer in various formats as required, including, jpg, PDF, etc. The Contractor shall also provide creative consultation and production services in order to develop various publications including, but not limited to annual reports, multi-color brochures, graphic illustrations, posters, PowerPoint presentations, charts, program booklets, conference and marketing collateral materials, courtroom exhibits, special events, educational programs, standard forms, award certificates, mail-merge documents, and other graphic art-related print and web products.

Requirements

Degree in graphic design or related field with at least ten years of experience at the intermediate level.
Expert knowledge in industry standard publishing applications to include Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Professional).
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Must have digital portfolio.
Proficiency in Flash, PowerPoint.
Highly skilled on the Mac platform is required.
Minimum of seven years professional experience in the graphic design and or publishing industry.
Advanced expertise in graphic design practices and the use of industry-standard software products, such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Professional Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
Basic skills in proofreading are required.
Capability to proofread and edit assigned projects.
Ability to comprehend printing parameters, such as composition, format, paper type, and other printer instructions.
Capability to create innovative designs, concepts, and visual styles for print and web publications, displays, and presentation materials.
Ability to create visual representations from verbal or written descriptions of complex financial concepts, objects, issues, processes, or occurrences in the absence of existing images, models, or diagrams.
Ability to advise clients on the benefits and drawbacks of various formats, styles, media, and reproduction methods, and to recommend those that best fulfill the information objectives of each project or presentation.
Ability to produce a wide range of visual communications, illustrations, special designs and layouts from conception to production to communicate the visual requirement of the project(s).
Capability to develop a variety of visual messages, graphics, custom designs, and layouts from conception to production to meet the project's visual needs.
Ability to produce 508-compliant web files from pdfs and other documents.
Prepares design files for print and web production including creating films, custom illustrations, blue lines, and match prints; providing file layout to fit presses; correcting errors in print-ready files (e.g., missing images and fonts, color correcting, photograph manipulation, etc.); and conducting quality assurance checks.
Performs and oversees all aspects of computer-based design, layout and production for printed materials (brochures, posters, fliers, reports, magazines, etc.), websites, electronic documents (e-newsletters, banner ads, etc.), and booth displays.
Manages creative projects from concept to completion, translates marketing objectives into creative strategies, and directs the creative team in the production of advertising, public relations, outreach and marketing collateral.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines and schedules.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and (federal/religious) holidays when needed.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Photo editing (cutting out subjects, cleanup, export)
AI-generated imagery experience

Responsibilities

Provide computer-generated graphics and creative consultation to develop original artwork, visual aids, and typographic layout.
Create computer-generated products for print media or digital display.
Create graphics for websites, social media, digital displays, and printed products.
Deliver products in various formats as required (e.g., jpg, PDF).
Provide creative consultation and production services for various publications including annual reports, brochures, illustrations, posters, presentations, charts, program booklets, marketing collateral, courtroom exhibits, special events materials, educational programs, standard forms, award certificates, mail-merge documents, and other print and web products.
Provide pre-press and post-print production services.
Prepare and generate print-ready files for release to commercial print vendors.
Pre-flight print projects, verify image conversions (RGB to CMYK), resolution (minimum 300 dpi at 100%), bleed extension (1/4 inch), resolve font conflicts, and clean up packaged files.
Use client-provided hardware and software applications, including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and MS Office Suite.
Prepare design files for print and web production, including creating films, custom illustrations, blue lines, and match prints.
Provide file layout to fit presses.
Correct errors in print-ready files (e.g., missing images and fonts, color correcting, photograph manipulation).
Conduct quality assurance checks.
Perform and oversee all aspects of computer-based design, layout, and production for printed materials, websites, electronic documents, and booth displays.
Manage creative projects from concept to completion.
Translate marketing objectives into creative strategies.
Direct the creative team in the production of advertising, public relations, outreach, and marketing collateral.
Multitask and work under tight deadlines and schedules.
Work beyond normal working hours and federal/religious holidays when needed.
Prepare and generate print-ready files for release to commercial print vendor(s).
Prepare design files for print and web production including creating films, custom illustrations, blue lines, and match prints; providing file layout to fit presses; correcting errors in print-ready files (e.g., missing images and fonts, color correcting, photograph manipulation, etc.); and conducting quality assurance checks.
Perform and oversee all aspects of computer-based design, layout and production for printed materials (brochures, posters, fliers, reports, magazines, etc.), websites, electronic documents (e-newsletters, banner ads, etc.), and booth displays.
Manage creative projects from concept to completion, translates marketing objectives into creative strategies, and directs the creative team in the production of advertising, public relations, outreach and marketing collateral.
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines and schedules.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and (federal/religious) holidays when needed.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.