Junior Scientific Graphic Designer — Hybrid Role, Grow NSF Visuals

Spire Communications; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness stipend

Home office reimbursement

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Spire Communications in Alexandria, VA, seeks a junior graphic designer to support the NSF's visual communications, delivering print and digital assets, presentations, and event materials while following established design directions and accessibility standards.

This hybrid role prefers a portfolio and a Bachelor’s in graphic design, with 3+ years of experience and strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills; you’ll collaborate with a team and grow toward more independent design work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Ability to collaborate within a team on assigned projects.
• Portfolio required with application.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic designs, layouts, and visual assets for print, digital media, events, exhibits, video, web, and social channels.
• Design and edit presentations, including editable graphics and diagrams.
• Follow NSF branding guidelines.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Leverage AI-assisted design tools to improve production efficiency.
• Ensure content meets current Section 508/WCAG accessibility requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Print & digital design

508 accessibility awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Word

AI tools

Job description

Spire Communications in Alexandria, VA, seeks a junior graphic designer to support the NSF's visual communications, delivering print and digital assets, presentations, and event materials while following established design directions and accessibility standards.

This hybrid role prefers a portfolio and a Bachelor’s in graphic design, with 3+ years of experience and strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills; you’ll collaborate with a team and grow toward more independent design work.