Graphic Designer

STI-TEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) seeks a design-focused professional to support USDOT media operations with visual artwork for digital displays and print materials.

The role includes cost estimation, bid specifications, and coordinating with agencies on production timelines. Applicants should bring advanced printing knowledge, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Enfocus Pitstop Pro, and XMPie, and the ability to ensure Section 508 accessibility and strict branding

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of printing/binding processes and Federal Procurement Regulations (Title 44).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Enfocus Pitstop Pro, and XMPie.
• Ability to develop visual media that complies with strict agency branding and graphic standards.

Responsibilities

• Visual Design: Design artwork for digital displays, social media, and hardcopy publications.
• Print Management: Estimate costs for printing/graphics procurement; create bid specifications; and manage GPO contract regulations.
• Technical Advisory: Provide guidance to agency customers on production methods, cost estimates, and delivery schedules.
• Digital Display: Manage the agency’s digital display systems (monitors/signage) ensuring all files are formatted for proper playback.
• Accessibility: Ensure all digital graphic assets are fully Section 508 compliant.

Skills

Visual design

Print management

Digital display

Branding

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Enfocus Pitstop Pro

XMPie

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

DOT is modernizing its multimedia operations by creating a centralized, shared-services media center to support the Office of the Secretary and DOT agencies. The effort will provide professional video production, livestreaming, podcasting, AV support, and animation to deliver consistent, high-impact, Section 508-compliant communications across the Department.

Essential Job Function

• Visual Design: Design artwork for digital displays, social media, and hardcopy publications.
• Print Management: Estimate costs for printing/graphics procurement; create bid specifications; and manage GPO contract regulations.
• Technical Advisory: Provide guidance to agency customers on production methods, cost estimates, and delivery schedules.
• Digital Display: Manage the agency’s digital display systems (monitors/signage) ensuring all files are formatted for proper playback.
• Accessibility: Ensure all digital graphic assets are fully Section 508 compliant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of printing/binding processes and Federal Procurement Regulations (Title 44).
• Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Enfocus Pitstop Pro, and XMPie.
• Branding: Ability to develop visual media that complies with strict agency branding and graphic standards.

Travel

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Office of the Secretary (OST) expects Contractors to be available for travel, as needed for on-site production with USDOT leadership. Travel is estimated at 60% for East Coast locations, 20% for Midwest locations, and 20% for West Coast locations.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE

STI-TECadheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary Range - Market comparative at time of award

STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.