Graphic Designer

KMRG, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Graphic Designer to support the AO/PPD with entry-level graphic production and template-based layouts for publications, forms, and presentations. You will prepare files for print and digital use, maintain digital assets, and apply basic Section 508 tagging while following established branding standards.

This on-site role in Washington, DC requires adherence to AO style, accurate packaging, and collaboration with senior designers to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Graphic production and template-based layout skills for print and digital visuals.
• Apply branding, formatting standards, templates, and document structure consistently.
• Prepare and preflight production files, including fonts, links, color modes, and resolution.
• Organize and maintain digital assets with naming, folders, and metadata conventions.
• Apply basic Section 508 tagging and work with AO production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce AO-branded visuals: flyers, infographics, forms, charts, presentations, and templates.
• Format content using AO templates while maintaining consistency across materials.
• Maintain production-ready templates and continuity files for surge coverage.
• Assist senior designers with production tasks, handoffs, revisions, and templates.
• Prepare print-ready and digital-ready files and package INDD projects for archiving.

Skills

Graphic production

Template layouts

Branding standards

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Section 508 tagging

File preflight

Digital asset management

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Job description

Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Washington, DC 20544

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time

Salary: $52,000-$60,000 annually

ROLE

KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Graphic Designer to support the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Property, Printing, and Distribution Branch (PPD). In this role, you will provide entry-level graphic production support for AO publications, forms, presentations, infographics, and other visual materials by applying established templates and branding standards, preparing files for print and digital use, maintaining organized digital assets, and applying basic Section 508 accessibility tagging.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphic Production & Template Support

• Produce AO-branded visual products, including flyers, infographics, forms, charts, presentations, and template-based layouts
• Follow AO Style Manual standards for typography, color, logos, and document structure
• Format new content using approved AO templates while maintaining visual consistency across recurring and new materials
• Maintain production-ready templates and continuity files to support uninterrupted output during surges or staff absences
• Assist senior graphic designers with production tasks, file handoffs, revisions, and template development
• Deliver accurate, polished work within established turnaround and quality expectations

File Preparation & Digital Assets

• Prepare print-ready and digital-ready files for production, distribution, archiving, or handoff
• Conduct file preflight checks for fonts, links, color modes, and image resolution
• Package completed project files, including complete InDesign (INDD) packages, for archiving or handoff
• Maintain the PPD digital asset library using AO naming conventions, approved folder structures, and metadata standards
• Archive completed project files and support quarterly digital asset inventory and compliance reviews

Accessibility & Quality

• Apply basic Section 508 accessibility tagging, including reading order, alt text, heading structure, and metadata
• Use accessibility checking tools to identify and correct basic tagging issues within the assigned scope
• Review assigned work for AO Style Manual compliance, accuracy, completeness, and production readiness
• Maintain organized files and production materials so assets remain current, accessible, and properly categorized
• Support consistent formatting and branding across publications, forms, presentations, and other visual communications

Coordination & Production Continuity

• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate progress, deliverables, and production issues as assigned
• Prepare weekly status information summarizing completed work, issues, and progress
• Respond to COR direction and production priorities while supporting continuity during routine, rush, and surge requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Graphic production and template-based layout skills for print and digital visual materials
• Ability to apply established branding, formatting standards, templates, and document structure consistently
• Ability to prepare and preflight production files, including fonts, links, color modes, resolution, packaging, and archiving
• Ability to organize and maintain digital assets using established file naming, folder structure, and metadata conventions
• Ability to apply basic Section 508 tagging and work with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office tools used in AO production workflows

LOCATION

• Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle, NE, Washington, DC 20544

TELEWORK

• Primary performance is at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
• Remote telework may be authorized

CLIENT

• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO)

KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.