Graphic Designer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a 4-year college is required with 5 years’ professional experience.
• Must be proficient using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products.
• Key skills include proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, color theory, and typography.
• Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team as well as independently on assigned projects.
• Ability to take creative direction from stakeholders.
• Must possess the ability to create highly detailed, scientifically accurate depictions of various objects, principles, plants, and animals.
• Experience with 508 compliance requirements and guidelines.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass background check for security clearance
• Must submit samples/examples of products demonstrating core visual design skills across multiple formats and delivery methods (both digital and print) to include: 2-3 Posters – event, scientific, public outreach; 2-3 Flyers – one-pagers or fact sheets, and 2-3 Brochures – bi-fold, trifold, or gatefold.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of motion graphics and video editing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic designs and layouts for print and digital media.
• Illustrate and design infographics for press kits, press releases, media events, and/or any other press related material.
• Create graphics for trade shows, event booths, conferences, exhibits, and media events.
• Create and design graphic materials for video production.
• Create original illustrations in both traditional and digital formats to provide a visual explanation and aid the viewer by clarifying complex descriptive information.
• Follow the client’s branding guidelines and advise on its implementation.
• Establish and maintain the client’s visual identity.
• Create, design, and edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations as needed.
• Create graphic design for print press kits and a variety of digital and print documents as needed.
• Create animated content as needed for video production, web content, and social media.
• Research subject matter for accuracy in illustrations, infographics, etc.
• Communicate with researchers to understand and interpret the subject matter.
• Ensure all content created meets current Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Provide technical and/or artistic advice to staff about visual information.
• Participate in special projects and perform other creative and visually related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance