Graphic Designer II: Publications & Visual Production

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

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,