Visual Communications Designer/Specialist

VG Systems • Washington, DC

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About The Position

VG Systems is seeking a mid-level Visual Communications Designer/Specialist to join a small team supporting one of our long-standing Federal Government customers. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, able to independently contribute to the team's mission, enjoys putting a keen eye towards details, and has a strong desire to learn and grow in an idea-nurturing environment. The overall object is for technical concepts to be translated into meaningful visual designs, infographics and communication pieces to support enterprise-wide adoption of agile software development practices and technologies.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive messages.
• Strong storytelling ability, with a knack for translating complex concepts into compelling designs.
• Ability to create communications strategies and materials for Information Technology products, services and/or initiatives.
• Mastery of digital communication tools and platforms, including graphic and video software, and content management systems.
• Creative thinker with a proactive and solutions-based approach to meeting customer's needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build rapport with stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience working as a visual designer, graphic designer or similar role, preferably in a government or corporate setting.
• 2+ years of which spent developing communications strategies/materials for IT-related projects.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, communications, or related field (or 4 additional years of professional experience).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on agile software development or transformation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement visual communication strategies to support organizational transformation objectives.
• Create compelling graphical content for various communication channels, including infographics, website, short videos and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and insights to inform design strategies and messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and target audience members within the organization.
• Work closely with team members, including Project Manager and Technical Lead, to turn Information Technology concepts and processes into clear and easily understood communication materials.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and provide regular reports and insights to leadership.
• Ensure SOPs remain current and accurately reflect tools, processes, and production standards.

What This Job Offers

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