Graphic Designer III

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. is seeking a Graphic Designer III to develop communication plans and manage content creation across various platforms in Arlington, Virginia. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in graphics or a related field with at least ten years of experience, or a master’s with five years of related experience.

The role involves overseeing multimedia production, web content management, and providing lifecycle management for national/international exhibits. Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphics, fine, or visual arts/communications required.
• At least ten years of experience in graphic design or related field.
• Master's degree and five years of experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans and create a range of written content.
• Manage content for websites and social media platforms.
• Provide lifecycle management for annual exhibits and events.

Skills

Adobe Cloud Creative Suite

Project coordination

Creative graphic design

Customer-focused service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphics or related field

Master's degree in visual communications

Job description

Job Status

CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Ballston, Virgina

Position Details

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Duties & Responsibilities

• Graphic Designer III develops communication plans and creates a wide range of written content, including speeches, feature articles, presentations, press releases, and internal/external communications.
• Graphic Designer III 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.
• 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.
• Graphic Designer III provides general administrative, media relations, and outreach support.
• Conduct archival research and provide transcription services to create historical products.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Minimum Education

• A bachelor's degree in graphics, fine, or visual arts/communications from an accredited institution and have at least ten (10) years of experience in graphic design and/or related communications field.
• The requirement for ten (10) years of experience may be waived if the proposed Graphic Designer III possesses a master's degree in visual communications from an accredited institution and five (5) years of recent related experience.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Background Check

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.