Graphic Designer
About The Position
Designs and produces high-quality visual materials for digital, print, and multimedia platforms. Creates graphics, infographics, illustrations, presentations, animations, and assets for press kits, media events, conferences, exhibits, social media, and video productions. Translates complex scientific, technical, and policy information into clear, visually compelling designs. Ensures all visual products adhere to NSF branding and Section 508 accessibility standards (e.g., color contrast, alt text, accessible PDFs). Collaborates with researchers, writers, editors, and OLPA staff to ensure accuracy and clarity. Uses Adobe Creative Cloud and related tools to develop and optimize visual content. Provides technical and artistic guidance to NSF staff; supports special or surge initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects preferred).
- Experience producing accessible, federal-compliant visual products.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting science-focused or public-sector communications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Designs and produces high-quality visual materials for digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
- Creates graphics, infographics, illustrations, presentations, animations, and assets for press kits, media events, conferences, exhibits, social media, and video productions.
- Translates complex scientific, technical, and policy information into clear, visually compelling designs.
- Ensures all visual products adhere to NSF branding and Section 508 accessibility standards (e.g., color contrast, alt text, accessible PDFs).
- Collaborates with researchers, writers, editors, and OLPA staff to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Uses Adobe Creative Cloud and related tools to develop and optimize visual content.
- Provides technical and artistic guidance to NSF staff; supports special or surge initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
