Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist

Aptonet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency contractor in Washington, DC is seeking a Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist to support strategic communication efforts. The role involves creating visual content, including photography and videos, to engage diverse audiences. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in producing high-quality multimedia content. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is required. The position is full-time and may involve occasional travel for events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in multimedia or graphic design.
• Experience creating visual content for digital and social media.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end photography and multimedia production.
• Develop creative assets aligned with mission and message.
• Produce multimedia content compliant with accessibility standards.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Photography

Multimedia production

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist

Location: Washington DC

Seeking a creative and talented Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist to support strategic communications and public affairs initiatives on behalf of a federal agency. This position is ideal for a visual storyteller who can translate important, and at times sensitive, topics into compelling multimedia and other visual products for broad public audiences.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with government public affairs staff and high-level agency officials to develop high-impact photography as well as videos, graphics, and other multimedia content optimized for social media, digital platforms, and other communication channels. Your work will directly support the agency’s mission to engage, inform, and educate the American public.

This position works full-time onsite at a federal agency in Washington, DC. Occasional travel is required, sometimes with short notice to support time-sensitive events and official engagements.

In this role, you will:

• Provide end-to-end photography as well as multimedia video production and graphic design for a wide range of internal and external communication products.
• Develop visually compelling and mission and message-aligned creative assets, including photojournalistic content, short- and long-form videos, infographics, and static and motion graphics.
• Capture and produce broadcast-quality photography and video at official events, interviews, and on-location shoots using professional-grade cameras, audio equipment, lighting kits, and related production tools.
• Research, plan, storyboard, script, and produce multimedia videos that clearly communicate key messages to a variety of audiences.
• Create social-media-optimized content, including influencer-style videos, sizzle reels, and platform-specific creative assets for channels such as X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and others.
• Support all aspects of video production, including concept development, filming (on-site and in-studio), editing, motion graphics creation, and delivery of production-ready final products.
• Apply creative storytelling techniques and appropriate production values based on the medium, audience, and budget—ranging from simple interviews to more complex narrative-driven multimedia pieces.
• Produce multimedia content that may include partially animated elements, podcasts, or other audio-based products, as required.
• Ensure all multimedia products comply with accessibility standards, including captioning, audio description, and other accessibility best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while producing quick-turn production-ready assets.
• Manage and maintain required documentation, including executed consent forms, image releases, and licensing information for all static and recorded content and procured assets.
• Ensure proper licensing, attribution, and documentation for stock imagery, b-roll, music, and other third-party assets, including documentation of the government’s perpetual usage rights.
• Provide team assistance for livestreaming of press events as needed.
• Catalog, organize, and store multimedia and graphic assets in a searchable and retrievable format for government public affairs staff, supporting both current and future content needs.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including content strategists, writers, marketers, and government stakeholders, to support integrated communication campaigns.

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience providing photography, multimedia production, video or visual communications support, or graphic design.
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality visual and multimedia content for digital and social media platforms.
• Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Media Encoder).
• Experience capturing and producing professional-quality photography, video, and audio content.
• Strong visual storytelling, composition, and design skills, with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Comfortability working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priority projects.
• Excellent communication (verbally and in writing) and collaboration skills, with experience working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice, including occasional overnight travel, to support on-site events, press engagements, and official productions.
• The ability to successfully obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance.

Preferred qualifications (not required):

• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) as applied to multimedia and digital content.
• Experience managing digital asset libraries and content cataloging systems.
• Experience with livestreaming platforms, podcast production, or advanced motion graphics.
• Current or prior experience in photojournalism, news outlets, or military communications.