Graphic Designer at Manhattan Strategy Group

Feedinkoo: Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group LLC (MSG) in Bethesda, MD, seeks a graphic designer with a strong portfolio and extensive experience in branding, templates, marketing materials, websites, social assets, infographics and technical papers for government clients and internal proposals.

You will convert complex ideas into compelling visuals and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign.
• Section 508 Compliance knowledge/experience desirable.
• Online portfolio required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience with government contracts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce branding and templates for government clients and internal proposals.
• Create graphics for branding, marketing materials, websites, social media, infographics and technical papers.
• Ensure designs adhere to style guidelines and brand consistency.
• Produce print and digital assets with Section 508-compliant design principles.
• Collaborate with writers, strategists, media experts and developers to deliver polished documents.
• Deliver original design files for future revisions and maintain project timelines.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Portfolio

Team collaboration

UI/UX awareness

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC (MSG) in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a graphic designer with an accomplished portfolio and extensive experience in designing and producing branding and templates, marketing materials, website and social media assets, infographics, technical papers, fact sheets, presentations, and more for government clients and internal proposals. The graphic designer will also be involved in proposal and report development to make documents more informative and visually appealing.

The successful candidate will have the ability to create visually appealing and technically correct documents from rough conceptual sketches and convert complex technical ideas and abstracts into compelling graphics, in addition to being able to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing. The individual will work with a team of stakeholders, copywriters, creative strategists, media experts, designers, consultants, communications experts, and web developers to ensure projects run smoothly.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Develop and utilize Microsoft and Adobe styles and themes for efficient, consistent deliverables that adhere to existing style guidelines and ensure brand consistency.
• Update and swap text content or images as needed; proofread, edit, and occasionally rework submitted content, adhering to existing brand and proposal/report style guidelines.
• Resize images and apply filters to create engaging graphics for print, social media, and web collateral as needed, aligned with campaigns and cross-channel messaging.
• Use Section 508-compliant design principles.
• Stay current with design trends, technology, emerging design practices, and proper prepress and digital file preparation.
• Manage configuration of graphics through their evolutionary stages and life
• Deliver quality documents and materials under tight deadlines to ensure that production and delivery are accomplished in a timely and compliant fashion.
• Provide all original design files (not just final art) for future revision as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision and be detail-oriented.

Qualification

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, esp. Word and PowerPoint
• Must be proficient-to-expert in Adobe Suite products, esp. Illustrator and InDesign
• Section 508 Compliance knowledge/experience is desirable
• Must have an online portfolio
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage workload
• Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• UI/UX design experience helpful
• Experience with government contracts, a plus
• Excellent analytic thinking and creative problem-solving skills for visual information design
• Ability to work extended hours (nights and weekends) when needed

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.