Web Graphic Designer (Mid)

Guidehouse • Washington, DC

1d • $74,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Web Graphic Designer to join their team. This role involves designing professional-grade web graphics, data visualizations, UI elements, web banners, and infographics. The designer will also be responsible for end-to-end UI and prototype design using Figma, collaborating with web developers on layouts, consulting with clients and stakeholders, providing multimedia support, optimizing digital assets for web performance and accessibility, and preparing design files for engineering handoff. The position requires a strong understanding of accessibility standards like Section 508 and WCAG.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of overall experience, 3 years of professional graphic design experience, with a heavy emphasis on web-first or digital-first production environments.
• Advanced, day-to-day proficiency in Figma (including auto-layout, variables, components, variants, and interactive prototyping).
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with expert-level command of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint), with a proven ability to turn dense text or data into scannable, visually elegant presentation slides.
• A diverse digital portfolio demonstrating clean web layout design, typography, brand consistency, and complex data visualization samples.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Fine Arts, Web Design, or a related field (Four (4) years of directly relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 to ease collaboration boundaries with developer teams.
• Hands-on experience designing for or maintaining sites within enterprise CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Microsoft SharePoint.
• Previous experience working within a management consulting environment or supporting public sector/federal agency communications.
• Strong understanding of Section 508 or WCAG web accessibility guidelines regarding color contrast, typography readability, and screen-reader friendliness.
• Previous experience working within a management consulting environment or supporting public sector communication initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design professional-grade web graphics, data visualizations, user interface (UI) elements, web banners, and infographics tailored to distinct target audiences.
• Own the end-to-end design of wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive clickable prototypes within Figma to validate user experiences before development.
• Collaborate with web developers to build intuitive wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity page layouts that align with brand guidelines and modern usability standards.
• Interface with internal project managers and external client stakeholders to capture requirements, provide professional design recommendations, and map out creative project lifecycles.
• Provide cross-functional design support for executive presentation decks, digital slick sheets, interactive PDFs, and electronic communication materials.
• Ensure all digital files are optimized for fast web performance, responsive mobile viewing, and structural accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance).
• Prepare design files for seamless engineering handoff, leveraging Figma’s inspect tools to provide developers with precise specifications, spacing guidelines, and exported assets.
• Partner with cross-functional project teams to capture business requirements, run design reviews, and present iterative design concepts directly to stakeholders.
• Ensure all digital solutions are optimized for fast web performance, responsive mobile display, and federal accessibility mandates (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG compliance).

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

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