Graphic Designer II - Federal Publications & Visuals

Red Carrot; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional trainings

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layouts for publications and promotional materials, including a flagship research magazine and technical reports.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and 5–10 years of professional design experience with print and electronic layouts. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat is essential, with federal/ PIV credential experience preferred.

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

5-10 years design experience

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layouts for publications and promotional materials, including a flagship research magazine and technical reports.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field and 5–10 years of professional design experience with print and electronic layouts. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat is essential, with federal/ PIV credential experience preferred.