Senior Designer – Publications

Ladgov Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer (Publications Lead) in Washington, D.C. This role requires executing the layout, composition, and formatting of federal publications, leading design production with Adobe InDesign, and delivering compliant design outputs. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and a minimum of 5 years in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients are required. The position demands proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and the ability to manage intense publication cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients.
• Ability to manage intense publication cycles with evening/weekend availability during December and June deadlines.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP-compliant file transfers and data security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the layout and design production of multi-hundred-page reports using Adobe InDesign.
• Develop tables, charts, and formatted figures from Word and Excel data inputs.
• Prepare interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, bookmarks, and page numbering accuracy.
• Deliver print-ready and web-ready files per TAS and GPO technical specifications.
• Coordinate proof cycles, incorporating feedback within 24–48 hours.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)

CMYK color management

Publication design

Typography

Long-document production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline

Job description

The Senior Graphic Designer (Publications Lead) is responsible for executing the layout, composition, and formatting of TAS’s high-profile federal publications.

Primary Duties

Lead the layout and design production of multi-hundred-page reports using Adobe InDesign.

Develop tables, charts, and formatted figures from Word and Excel data inputs.

Prepare interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, bookmarks, and page numbering accuracy.

Deliver print-ready and web-ready files per TAS and GPO technical specifications.

Coordinate proof cycles (two rounds minimum) with TAS CSO, incorporating feedback within 24–48 hours.

Oversee document structure, master pages, typography, kerning, and leading consistency.

Ensure all design outputs comply with TAS’s Style Guide, IRM 1.17.7, and Section 508 standards.

Support production of advance copies (up to 30 printed, spiral-bound sets) for Congressional and stakeholder distribution.

Maintain and archive source files, fonts, and linked items for government ownership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients.

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

Strong knowledge of CMYK color management, typography, and long-document production.

Familiarity with FedRAMP-compliant file transfers and data security protocols.

Ability to manage intense publication cycles with evening/weekend availability during December and June deadlines.