Visual Communications & Design Specialist

OCT Consulting, LLC • Washington, DC

12d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

OCT Consulting is seeking a Visual Communications & Design Specialist to support their federal client. This role involves designing user interfaces for Power Platform applications, creating graphics for reports and briefings, ensuring brand consistency, and supporting communication and program reporting objectives. The specialist will also develop and coordinate external-facing content such as press releases, brochures, web content, and social media posts, ensuring adherence to branding and approval protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience. Master’s degree (MA/MS), with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a formal degree.
• Relevant experience includes user interface (UI) design, content creation, and brand support.
• At least one (1) year of experience with the USCG, DHS, or DoD is preferred.
• Adobe Certified Professional (e.g., in Illustrator or Photoshop) certification required
• Must be able to undergo and successfully complete a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 qualifying Tier 2 background investigation for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for Power Platform applications.
• Create graphics for reports and briefings.
• Ensure consistent branding across all deliverables.
• Support communication management, knowledge management, and program reporting objectives.
• Develop, review, and produce external-facing content such as press releases, brochures, web content, social media posts, and other materials for public distribution.
• Coordinate all external-facing content with the Marketing Division and ensure adherence to branding, messaging, and approval protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level