Graphics Designer

Apex Systems; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Career development & certification

Discount programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Graphics Designer to create executive-ready visuals and enhance the usability of system interfaces. You will develop PowerPoint decks, briefs, and digital assets, collaborating with PMs, writers, and SMEs to translate complex topics into clear visuals while upholding accessibility and brand standards.

You will design templates, master slides, and asset libraries, and support live briefings with a focus on readability and export readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of advanced PowerPoint experience with executive-level materials.
• 2–4 years enhancing usability for system platforms; proficiency in Adobe CC and prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

• Design high-impact PowerPoint decks for leadership reviews and milestones.
• Create executive briefings, one-pagers, and speaker notes.
• Develop templates, themes, and master slides and maintain brand-consistent assets.
• Translate complex concepts into clear visuals and infographics for executives.
• Collaborate with managers, writers, and SMEs to gather inputs and meet deadlines.
• Ensure accessibility, readability, and export-readiness across deliverables.
• Prepare materials and support live executive briefings.
• Manage concurrent requests with prioritization and version control in SharePoint/Teams.
• Work with business analysts to ensure intuitive fields, labels, and workflows.
• Produce process visuals, wireframes, or simple prototypes for proposed changes.

Skills

PowerPoint expert

Executive briefs

UX collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Adobe XD

Visio

Job description

Graphics Designer

Location: McLean, Virginia & Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

*Candidates must be able and willing to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Role Overview

The Graphics Designer will create visually compelling, executive-ready materials while contributing to the usability and intuitiveness of system product interfaces to support process improvements and stakeholder engagement. This role partners closely with program managers, business process and change management leads, and subject matter experts to craft high-impact PowerPoint decks, executive briefings, and digital assets. The position involves translating complex topics into clear, persuasive visual narratives aligned to brand, accessibility, and user experience standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-impact PowerPoint decks for leadership reviews, steering committees, and program milestones.
• Create executive briefing materials such as concise decks, one-pagers, and speaker notes.
• Develop templates, theme files, and master slides, maintaining an asset library consistent with brand guidelines.
• Translate complex concepts into clear visuals and infographics for executive audiences.
• Partner with project managers, writers, and subject matter experts to gather inputs and meet deadlines.
• Ensure accessibility, readability, and export-readiness across all deliverables.
• Prepare materials and support live executive briefings.
• Manage concurrent requests, prioritize effectively, and maintain version control within SharePoint/Teams.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to ensure configured fields, labels, and workflows are intuitive.
• Produce process visuals, wireframes, or simple prototypes to illustrate proposed adjustments.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX Design, Information Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5-8 years of advanced PowerPoint expertise with a portfolio of executive-level materials, and 2–4 years of experience enhancing usability for system platforms.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and wireframing/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Visio). Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508).
• Other Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Demonstrated experience crafting executive briefings and leadership-ready visual narratives.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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