Public Outreach Graphic Designer (Contract, Flexible Hours)

RK&K; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a creative and detail-oriented contract/on-call Graphic Designer to support our Healthy Communities team. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into clear visuals for community engagement, transportation initiatives, and public outreach efforts.

This is a contract/on-call position with flexible hours and could evolve into a full-time opportunity. A portfolio is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field.
• 3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, branding, and visual storytelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality graphics for print and digital platforms, including reports, presentations, infographics, social media content, and public outreach materials.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and communications staff to support community engagement and transportation projects.
• Create visually engaging materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials in alignment with RK&K and client standards.
• Translate technical concepts into accessible, easy-to-understand visuals for public audiences.
• Support proposal development with graphics, layouts, and visual storytelling elements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously elevate creative output.
• Possess an understanding of Section 508 compliance and accessible document creation.

Skills

Graphic design

Layout & typography

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

RK&K is seeking a creative and detail-oriented contract/on-call Graphic Designer to support our Healthy Communities team. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into clear visuals for community engagement, transportation initiatives, and public outreach efforts.

This is a contract/on-call position with flexible hours and could evolve into a full-time opportunity. A portfolio is required for consideration.