Public Outreach Graphic Designer - Flexible Contract

Designed, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a temporary contract/on-call Graphic Designer for the Healthy Communities team. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into visually engaging content for community engagement, transportation projects, and public outreach.

A portfolio is required, and the position may evolve into full-time. Responsibilities include creating print and digital graphics, ensuring brand consistency, and supporting proposals and stakeholder presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a 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
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance creativity with technical accuracy and project requirements

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

Portfolio

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Creative design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

RK&K is seeking a temporary contract/on-call Graphic Designer for the Healthy Communities team. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into visually engaging content for community engagement, transportation projects, and public outreach.

A portfolio is required, and the position may evolve into full-time. Responsibilities include creating print and digital graphics, ensuring brand consistency, and supporting proposals and stakeholder presentations.