Graphic Designer 2 - Tyson's Corner, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading design services company in McLean, VA is seeking a graphic designer with proposal and marketing experience. This full-time position involves developing creative projects, coordinating with marketing teams, and designing aligned with branding standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of graphic design experience, with at least 2 years in a proposal environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate creativity and technical skills in all aspects of graphic design.
• Develop and design all phases of assigned projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Proposal Department on materials.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Project coordination

Time management

Creativity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. Our capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 6,400 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. We are seeking an experienced graphic designer with proposal and marketing experience to join our fast-paced team based in Tysons, VA. Be part of a growing team of professionals supporting the company’s business growth, financial, and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate creativity and excellent technical skills in all aspects of graphic design including concepts, typography, imagery, color and layout.
• Develop and design all phases of assigned projects from initial concept through final production including proofing, file preparation and distribution. Projects include, but are not limited to, proposal graphics, advertisements, brochures, marketing collateral, presentations, logos, newsletters, flyers, reports, invitations, event materials, and digital design.
• Work with the Marketing and Proposal Department to develop layout for materials within established standards for corporate branding.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop design concepts, providing advice and recommendations to ensure effective results.
• Provide proofing and quality control of marketing materials to ensure they are accurate and delivered on time.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for printing and product production and review vendor proofs.
• Archive work products and ensure content library is current and up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in graphic design or related field. Associate of Arts in graphic design with 2 additional years of industry-specific experience.
• Min. 4 yrs. graphic design experience with at least 2 years operating in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Advanced proficiency designing in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Ability to create templates and deliver customer presentations and reports using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Technical and creative skills in all aspects of graphics design including concepts.
• Excellent project coordination and production management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, handling multiple simultaneous projects with stringent deadlines.
• Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Must be eligible for a security clearance.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Photograph project work sites, manufacturing and engineering activities, and corporate events.
• Web site design, development and content creation experience.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, WordPress and Drupal content management systems.
• Basic HTML and CSS experience.

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard).
• Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Design Services

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