Graphic Designer II

People Technology And Processes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is looking for a Graphic Designer II in Arlington, Virginia. This full-time role involves creating communication plans, managing multimedia content, and overseeing numerous events annually.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in graphic design, a degree in graphic arts, and proficiency with Adobe Cloud Creative Suite. Strong customer service and project coordination skills are essential for success in this position.

They offer a dynamic work environment and the chance to work on impactful communication projects.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in graphic design or related field.
• Demonstrated creative graphic design and layout skills.
• Ability to manage challenging customer service issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans and create a wide range of written content.
• Manage content for websites and social media platforms.
• Provide lifecycle management for annual exhibits and events.
• Conduct archival research and provide transcription services.

Skills

Graphic design

Content creation

Adobe Cloud Creative Suite

Digital management

Project coordination

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic or visual arts/communications

Master's degree in visual communications

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type: Full Time

Position Title: Graphic Designer II

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communication & Content Creation: Develop communication plans and create a wide range of written content, including speeches, feature articles, presentations, press releases, and internal/external communications.
• Digital & Multimedia Management: Manage content for public/internal websites and social media platforms. Produce, edit, and manage all multimedia products, including video, photography, and graphic design. Track and report on web/social media analytics to refine strategy.
• Event & Exhibit Management: Provide full lifecycle management for ~40 annual national/international exhibits and events, including strategic planning, logistics, budget management, and the preparation of all required approval packages and reports.
• Administrative & Historical Support: Provide general administrative, media relations, and outreach support. Conduct archival research and provide transcription services to create historical products.

Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree in graphic or visual arts/communications from an accredited institution and have at least seven (7) years of experience in graphic design and/or related communications field.
• The requirement for seven (7) years of experience may be waived if the Graphic Designer II possesses a master\'s degree in visual communications from an accredited institution and three (3) years of recent related experience.
• Experience with Adobe Cloud Creative Suite.
• Experience in gathering information and materials, planning concepts by studying information and materials, managing workflow and scheduling.
• Experience in illustrating concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts, obtaining approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval, preparing finished copy and art for typesetting and printing.
• Ability to prepare final layouts by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Experience completing projects that require coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Demonstrated creative graphic design and layout skills, creative services skills, customer focused, show flexibility and attention to detail, be deadline oriented, use desktop publishing tools and demonstrated ability to manage challenging customer service issues.