Graphic Designer (Consultant)

Manhattan Strategy Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group in Bethesda, MD is seeking a graphic designer with a strong portfolio and extensive branding experience for government and internal proposals.

You will transform complex technical ideas into visually compelling graphics and collaborate with writers, strategists, media experts, and web developers to deliver polished materials on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have an online portfolio showcasing branding and templates.
• Ability to convert complex ideas into visuals and infographics.
• Experience with government contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply Microsoft and Adobe styles for consistent deliverables.
• Update text content or images while respecting brand guidelines.
• Resize images and apply filters for print, social, and web assets.
• Apply Section 508 compliant design principles.
• Stay current with design trends and prepress practices.
• Manage graphics through their lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Deliver high-quality documents under tight deadlines.
• Provide original design files for future revisions.
• Work with minimal supervision and be detail-oriented.

Skills

Portfolio creation

Branding design

Visual communication

UI/UX design (helpful)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

TheManhattan Strategy GroupLLC(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 andutilize 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 reworksubmittedcontent, 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.
• Manageconfiguration of graphics through their evolutionary stages and life
• Deliver quality documents and materials under tight deadlines to ensure that production and delivery areaccomplishedina timelyand compliant fashion.
• Provide all original design files(not just final art)for future revision as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision and bedetail-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 equivalentpreferred
• Minimum3years of experience
• UI/UX design experience helpful
• Experience with government contracts, a plus
• Excellent analytic thinking and creativeproblem-solvingskills 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.