Graphic & Digital Designer

Steampunk • McLean, VA

8d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Graphic & Web Designer, you will create visual assets ranging from logos and marketing collateral to PowerPoint presentations, SharePoint sites, and interactive digital experiences. You will work with government clients on recurring deliverables such as executive IT performance reports, customer experience and communications dashboards, governance pre-read packages, PMR decks, infographics, and data visualizations. Deliverables must be on-brand, usability-tested, and compliant with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements.

The role involves collaboration with client front-office personnel and digital technology teams to understand objectives, audiences, and deadlines, then translate those needs into effective visual communication. You will manage multiple projects, respond to stakeholder feedback through rapid iteration, maintain reusable design assets and guidance, and pilot AI-enabled content generation, tailoring, summarization, and accessibility checking.

Steampunk states that compensation depends on factors including geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected annual compensation range is $100,000 to $140,000. Salary is one aspect of the total compensation package; additional benefits are referenced but not detailed in the posting.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in graphic design, visual design, and/or web design.
• Current portfolio demonstrating range across brand identity, print and digital collateral, presentations, web, and SharePoint design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility and Section 508/WCAG 2.x requirements, including hands-on accessibility checking and remediation of PDFs, Office documents, and web content.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint, and in Figma or similar design tools.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy, including accessible color contrast.
• Ability to take direction and feedback, manage competing priorities, and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Collaborative nature and excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a project-based environment.
• Degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communication, web design, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a content management system (CMS).
• Previous work experience in or with the federal government.
• Previous work experience as a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client front-office personnel and digital technology team members to understand objectives, audiences, and deadlines, and translate them into effective visual communication.
• Design and produce branded visual assets, including logos, marketing slicks, infographics, social graphics, event collateral, PowerPoint templates, and presentations.
• Design, build, and maintain SharePoint sites and pages that are intuitive, visually consistent, and easy for content owners to manage.
• Apply and help evolve client brand standards, maintaining consistency of color, typography, imagery, and voice across print and digital deliverables.
• Maintain organized, reusable asset libraries, templates, and style guides that support compliant, on-brand content.
• Ensure deliverables meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements by performing and documenting automated and manual accessibility checks.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, incorporating stakeholder feedback through rapid iteration while maintaining quality.
• Pilot AI-enabled content generation, tailoring, summarization, and accessibility checking.
• Be on camera during interviews and assessments; the company may take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Benefits

• Steampunk states that the position is part of a total compensation package and refers applicants to additional benefits information, but specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed