Creative Design Specialist — On-Site, Richmond

Techead; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Techead in Richmond, VA is seeking a versatile Creative Design Specialist for on‑site contract work. The role focuses on translating approved strategies into polished, platform‑specific visuals that meet brand, accessibility, legal, and compliance standards.

The candidate will develop static graphics, carousels, infographics, and basic motion; capture and edit photography and short‑form video at events; adapt assets for channel specs and accessibility; and collaborate with cross‑functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, photography, marketing, communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 35 years producing static graphics, carousels, infographics, photography, short‑form video, and basic animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects.
• Portfolio showing mobile‑first design and translation of complex corporate topics into clear visual content.

Responsibilities

• Develop static graphics, carousels, infographics, reusable templates, basic animation, and presentation‑ready visual elements.
• Capture and edit photography and short‑form video at approved events.
• Adapt assets for channel specifications, aspect ratios, file sizes, and accessibility.
• Maintain organized working files, source design assets, and final deliverables in approved systems.
• Collaborate with content, social, web, internal communications, brand, Law, and compliance partners.
• Balance planned production with quick‑turn needs and surface timeline, scope, licensing, and production risks early.

Skills

Mobile-first storytelling

Adobe CC production

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Techead in Richmond, VA is seeking a versatile Creative Design Specialist for on‑site contract work. The role focuses on translating approved strategies into polished, platform‑specific visuals that meet brand, accessibility, legal, and compliance standards.

The candidate will develop static graphics, carousels, infographics, and basic motion; capture and edit photography and short‑form video at events; adapt assets for channel specs and accessibility; and collaborate with cross‑functional teams