Graphic Designer II

Red Carrot, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Carrot, Inc. in McLean, VA is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layout of publications and promotional materials, including the customer’s flagship research magazine, newsletters, and technical reports.

The role requires 5–10 years of professional design experience and expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat. You will manage the full production lifecycle for print and electronic layouts, ensure accessibility compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field.
• 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat.
• Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred.
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce professional graphics, covers, and layouts for magazine components and technical reports.
• Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into cohesive, well-balanced designs.
• Create or enhance supplemental art, including diagrams, line art, and logos, to convey complex concepts.
• Manage the full production lifecycle, including figure/photo selection, retouching, cropping, and sizing.
• Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, and exhibit materials.
• Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards.
• Lead small design initiatives and coordinate workflows with technical staff.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Print layouts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Graphic Designer II

Level: Journeyman | Work Location: Hybrid – McLean, VA

This position is contingent upon contract award.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layout of publications and promotional materials, including the customer’s flagship research magazine, newsletters, and technical reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and produce professional graphics, covers, and layouts for magazine components and technical reports
• Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into cohesive, well-balanced designs
• Create or enhance supplemental art, including diagrams, line art, and logos, to convey complex concepts
• Manage the full production lifecycle, including figure/photo selection, retouching, cropping, and sizing
• Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, and exhibit materials
• Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards
• Lead small design initiatives and coordinate workflows with technical staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field
• 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
• Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader.

We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills.

Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits at Red Carrot:

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top‑tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit‑sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award‑winning, woman‑owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we’ve applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research‑centric, data‑informed, and audience‑oriented — and it’s how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That’s not a tagline — it’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn’t dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.

We’re the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.