Graphic Designer II

Paycom - ATS; McLean, Washington (VA, District of Columbia); Remote; USD 117,681,000 - 132,009,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Graphic Designer II to design and produce professional graphics for magazines, reports, posters and other materials. The role requires strong layout skills and attention to detail.

You will manage production lifecycles, implement brand standards, and collaborate on social media and web content. Remote offsite work is allowed; requires proficiency in InDesign and Acrobat on Windows and Mac.

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 on Windows and Mac.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce professional graphics for magazines, reports, and posters.
• Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into cohesive layouts.
• Manage production lifecycle including retouching, cropping, and sizing.
• Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, and displays.
• Ensure licensing compliance and accessibility standards.
• Lead small design initiatives and coordinate project workflows.

Skills

Graphic design

Print design

Layout design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $41.07 - $46.07 Hourly, Position Title: Graphic Designer II

Location: Remote (offsite)

Clearance required: Unclassified. Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Design and produce professional graphics, covers, and layouts for all magazine components and technical reports, from four-page report covers and spines to complex posters, brochures, and document templates.


• Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into a cohesive whole and create or enhance supplemental art (drawings, diagrams, line art, logos) to convey complex technical concepts.


• Manage the entire production lifecycle, including figure/photograph selection, retouching, cropping, and sizing, ensuring version and quality control throughout.


• Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, exhibit materials, and displays; reformat and revise finished layouts and text as directed.


• Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material and ensure all products meet Section 508 accessibility, Federal publishing standards, and program branding.


• Lead small design initiatives and coordinate project workflows, which may include taking project-related photographs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field.


• 5-10 years of professional design experience, specifically in print and electronic layout.


• Expert proficiency in industry-standard publications software, specifically Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with technical periodicals or working within a Federal environment.