Graphic Designer

Guidehouse•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves creating high-quality, human-centered visual and communication products. The Graphic Designer will develop graphics, publications, templates, brand assets, mapping products, and UI-aligned visual materials to support ISG MPP deliverables. A key aspect of the role is translating complex engineering or mission requirements into clear, intuitive visual outputs for government clients. The position also supports Human-Centered Design (HCD) Engineering Workflows by engaging in user-centered design processes such as storyboarding, layout development, simple animation/GIF work, and iterative refinement. The designer will apply HCD principles, including prototyping, wireframing, usability considerations, design systems, and design-engineering integration. Collaboration with proteges, Dow and IC Agencies, and Guidehouse Stakeholders is essential, requiring frequent engagement with cross-functional partners to refine requirements, solicit feedback, iterate quickly, and maintain design accuracy. Strong communication skills are needed for project discussions, syncs, and design review sessions. The role also demands meticulous management of design files, organization, and delivery quality, ensuring impeccable file/layer organization and preparing deliverables that are easily inheritable by any team member. Accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all MPP artifacts are critical. The Graphic Designer will operate as a reliable contributor within the HCD Team, participating in visibility/value syncs and sharing ongoing work, bringing creativity, positivity, and client-centric delivery to every engagement.

Requirements

TEN (10) or more years' professional design experience including but not limited to: Graphic design, Branding, Digital & print layout, Email templates, Web ad/social media design, Typography, Simple animation/GIF production, Strategic communications
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in graphic design
Experience supporting DOW, IC, FEMA, Air Force or other national security clients
Experience contributing to human-centered design engineering tasks (visual storytelling, iterative feedback cycles, prototyping foundations).
Comfort producing complex visual products such as transit maps, public‑facing graphics, or large multi‑asset packages (sound transit, OEHP newsletters, posters, etc.).
Familiarity with HCD frameworks.
Experience with client feedback cycles, retrospectives, and continuous improvement culture.
Strong client collaboration skills; comfort working in fast-turnaround environments
Ability to ask clarifying questions, push back appropriately when needed, and communicate constraints.

Responsibilities

Create High‑Quality Human‑Centered Visual & Communication Products
Develop graphics, publications, templates, brand assets, mapping products, and UI‑aligned visual materials supporting ISG MPP deliverables.
Translate complex engineering or mission requirements into clear, intuitive visual outputs for government clients.
Support Human‑Centered Design Engineering Workflows
Support user‑centered design processes such as storyboarding, layout development, simple animation/GIF work, and iterative refinement.
Apply HCD principles drawn from team practice guides—including prototyping, wireframing, usability considerations, design systems, and design‑engineering integration.
Collaborate Closely with Proteges, Dow and IC Agencies, and Guidehouse Stakeholders
Engage frequently with cross‑functional partners to refine requirements, solicit feedback, iterate quickly, and maintain design accuracy.
Provide strong communication in project discussions, syncs, and design review sessions.
Manage Design Files, Organization, and Delivery Quality
Maintain impeccable file/layer organization and prepare deliverables that any team member can easily inherit.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all MPP artifacts.
Operate as a Reliable Contributor within the HCD Team
Participate in visibility/value syncs and share ongoing work.
Bring creativity, positivity, and client‑centric delivery to every engagement.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend