Graphic Designer
RK&K•Baltimore, MD
•$35 - $45•Remote
About The Position
RK&K is seeking a creative and detail-oriented contract/on-call Graphic Designer to join our Healthy Communities team. This role is ideal for a design professional who is passionate about creating visually compelling materials that support community engagement, transportation initiatives, and public outreach efforts. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visual content that resonates with diverse audiences. This is a contract/on-call position with flexible hours. Position could evolve into a full-time opportunity. Must provide a portfolio for consideration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a related field
- 3 years of professional graphic design experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, branding, and visual storytelling capabilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to balance creativity with technical accuracy and project requirements
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with GIS or CADD
- Experience creating materials for public outreach, community engagement, or transportation-related projects is highly preferred
- Experience supporting proposal or marketing efforts in a professional services environment
- Experience with other design or video tools is a plus
- Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., ADA compliance) for public-facing materials
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality graphics for print and digital platforms, including reports, presentations, infographics, social media content, and public outreach materials
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and communications staff to support community engagement and transportation projects
- Create visually engaging materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
- Ensure brand consistency across all materials in alignment with RK&K and client standards
- Translate technical concepts into accessible, easy-to-understand visuals for public audiences
- Support proposal development with graphics, layouts, and visual storytelling elements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously elevate creative output
- Possess an understanding of Section 508 compliance and accessible document creation
Benefits
- Award-winning culture
- Spirit of collaboration and trust
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