Graphic Designer - Contract/Part-Time

Designed, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a temporary contract/on-call Graphic Designer for the Healthy Communities team. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into visually engaging content for community engagement, transportation projects, and public outreach.

A portfolio is required, and the position may evolve into full-time. Responsibilities include creating print and digital graphics, ensuring brand consistency, and supporting proposals and stakeholder presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, branding, and visual storytelling capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance creativity with technical accuracy and project requirements

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality graphics for print and digital platforms, including reports, presentations, infographics, social media content, and public outreach materials
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and communications staff to support community engagement and transportation projects
• Create visually engaging materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials in alignment with RK&K and client standards
• Translate technical concepts into accessible, easy-to-understand visuals for public audiences
• Support proposal development with graphics, layouts, and visual storytelling elements
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously elevate creative output
• Possess an understanding of Section 508 compliance and accessible document creation

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Creative design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

RK&K is seeking a creative and detail-oriented temporary contract/on-call Graphic Designer to join our Healthy Communities team. This role is ideal for a design professional who is passionate about creating visually compelling materials that support community engagement, transportation initiatives, and public outreach efforts. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in translating complex ideas into clear, engaging visual content that resonates with diverse audiences.

This is a temporary contract/on-call position with flexible hours. Position could evolve into a full-time opportunity.

Must provide a portfolio for consideration.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop high-quality graphics for print and digital platforms, including reports, presentations, infographics, social media content, and public outreach materials
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and communications staff to support community engagement and transportation projects
• Create visually engaging materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials in alignment with RK&K and client standards
• Translate technical concepts into accessible, easy-to-understand visuals for public audiences
• Support proposal development with graphics, layouts, and visual storytelling elements
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously elevate creative output
• Possess an understanding of Section 508 compliance and accessible document creation

Minimum Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• 3 years of professional graphic design experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, branding, and visual storytelling capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance creativity with technical accuracy and project requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with GIS or CADD
• Experience creating materials for public outreach, community engagement, or transportation-related projects is highly preferred
• Experience supporting proposal or marketing efforts in a professional services environment
• Experience with other design or video tools is a plus
• Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., ADA compliance) for public-facing materials

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hourly range - $35-$45