Graphic Designer — Walter Reed (Onsite; Award Contingent)

Axyde Analytics; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) employer match (up to 4%)

40 hours paid sick leave annually

Group life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance and telemedicine

Health savings account participation

Descripción de la vacante

Axyde Analytics, LLC is recruiting for two Graphic Designers to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, onsite in Bethesda, MD. This is an award-contingent contract with a December 1, 2026 start and a base through November 30, 2027, with potential extensions.

Strong portfolio and healthcare/military communications experience required. The role leads design across publications, campaigns, and multimedia assets while ensuring brand alignment, privacy compliance, and timely delivery

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience with a compelling portfolio.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.
• Experience in healthcare communications or military/public affairs.
• Understanding and application of HIPAA/PHI privacy in visual materials.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Portfolio required; clearly identify personal contributions to samples.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; able to handle concurrent workloads.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and production of publications, campaigns, and digital content while upholding brand standards.
• Act as project lead for graphic design requests with timelines and stakeholder coordination.
• Translate medical concepts into clear infographics and visuals for diverse audiences.
• Create and edit photos and videos, integrating assets into comprehensive products.
• Collaborate with public affairs team to shape visual strategies for events and crises.
• Manage approval workflow, presenting concepts to leadership for sign-off.

Conocimientos

Project management

Storytelling

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design / Visual Arts / Communications

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing / motion graphics (Premiere Pro / After Effects)

Descripción del empleo

Graphic Designer - Walter Reed (Onsite; Award Contingent)

• Bethesda, MD
• Art/Media/Design

Axyde Analytics, LLC is recruiting two Graphic Designers for a proposed contractor team supporting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is an award-contingent opportunity, not an awarded position or a federal civilian appointment.

Assignment and work arrangements

• Full-time, onsite at 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889; not a remote role.
• Anticipated contract start: December 1, 2026, subject to award and onboarding. Base period ends November 30, 2027, with two potential one-year options; continued employment is not guaranteed.
• Normal work is Monday-Friday. Occasional support outside normal hours may be needed for contingency activations or exercises.
• Ability to complete required background screening, installation/network access and CAC onboarding, and mandatory government training. The Government Q&A states that Secret clearance is not required.
• Follow applicable privacy, HIPAA/PHI, records, security and government review/release procedures. Do not provide patient information, classified material, proprietary files or other unauthorized work samples.
• Current incumbent personnel and other qualified applicants are welcome. Participation in proposal preparation does not guarantee employment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Design & Brand Management: Lead the design and production of a wide array of visual materials, including command-level publications, public health campaigns, patient education materials, environmental graphics, digital signage, and social media content, ensuring strict adherence to brand standards.
• Project Management & Workflow Coordination: Act as the project lead for all graphic design requests, developing project timelines, managing a production calendar, and coordinating with stakeholders across the medical center to define requirements, manage feedback, and ensure timely delivery.
• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging infographics and visual aids that resonate with diverse audiences, from patients and families to senior military leadership.
• Multimedia Integration: Create and edit photographic and video assets, integrating them into comprehensive visual communication products that enhance storytelling and engagement across all platforms.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with the entire public affairs and communications team to brainstorm creative concepts and develop cohesive visual strategies for major hospital events, initiatives, and crisis communications scenarios.
• Reporting & Approvals: Manage the approval workflow for all visual materials, presenting concepts and final products to senior graphic designers and leadership for review and final sign-off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, supported by a compelling portfolio that showcases expertise in branding, layout for print and digital, and data visualization (infographics).
• Demonstrated mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with pre-press and digital file preparation.
• Proven experience in healthcare communications, Military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
• A thorough understanding of and ability to rigorously apply the principles of safeguarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in all visual products.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent projects, set priorities, and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects) is a significant advantage.
• Provide a portfolio showing branding, print/digital layout and infographics; identify your own contribution to each sample.
• Describe a healthcare, military-public-affairs or comparable regulated design project and the privacy/release controls you applied.
• Describe your InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency and your concurrent production workload.

Compensation and benefits

Annual W-2 base salary: $68,000-$102,000 per year. Placement within the range depends on relevant qualifications and experience. Employment and compensation are contingent on contract award, funding and an authorized start.

• medical, dental and vision coverage options with employer contributions
• a 401(k) employer match of up to 4% of compensation when you contribute at least 6%
• 40 hours of paid sick leave annually
• group life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• employee assistance and telemedicine services
• Health savings account participation may be available with qualifying medical coverage

Benefits are subject to final plan availability, eligibility and governing terms. Axyde will provide the final package before employment begins; if it differs materially, you may decline to commence employment without penalty. Applicable statutory and contract-required leave and benefits will be honored. No bonus or commission is offered for these positions.

Axyde Analytics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.