Graphics Arts Team Lead

HeiTech Services • Arlington, VA

28d

About The Position

The Graphic Arts Team Lead leads a team of graphic arts professionals providing support to a federal agency's design unit. In this position you will manage and oversee the production of high-quality printed and digital materials and ensure timely delivery of projects. This role requires both hands-on design expertise and the ability to provide guidance, review, and mentorship to the team while collaborating to achieve professional and visually compelling results.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts/design.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in graphic arts/design
• Minimum 1 year experience managing, supervising or leading a team of two or more employees in a graphic design work environment.
• Proficiency with high-end desktop publishing applications such as Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Experience producing corporate print materials (posters, brochures, pamphlets)
• Strong layout, quality control, and revision skills
• Experience working on a Macintosh platform
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on design, layout, and production, including file maintenance and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and meet project standards.
• Direct and review work on various tasks, including electronic, print, displays, exhibits, and presentations.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all deliverables.
• Communicate assignments, project milestones, deadlines, and actionable items to the team while providing advice on best practices, work methods, and solutions to challenges.
• Design and produce printed and digital materials, including newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, posters, exhibits, banners, cards, presentations, templates, and electronic displays for web and other media.
• Support design and production efforts by performing finishing tasks such as mounting, trimming, folding, and assembly, while utilizing Microsoft Office applications to assist with production and administrative needs.
• Ensure team productivity, including graphic artists and photographers.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients at all organizational levels.
• Stay current with graphic arts and printing technologies and recommend process or equipment improvements as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees