Senior Graphic Designer - Brand & Exhibit Specialist

ARES Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Technical Services seeks a Graphic Design Specialist III to conceptually develop high‑quality visuals for NASA HQ. You will create graphics, branding, and environmental displays, translating complex information into clear, engaging layouts while collaborating with clients and teams.

The role emphasizes brand guidelines, multi‑medium proficiency, and staying current with design trends to deliver compelling presentations and print materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in graphic design or multidisciplinary visual communication.
• Demonstrated success producing high‑quality work across multiple mediums and formats

Responsibilities

• Develop graphics, illustrations, branding materials, presentations, templates, and environmental/exhibit graphics.
• Interpret dense or complex information and translate it into clear, visually engaging layouts and communication pieces.
• Create and maintain visual identity systems, including brand guidelines and style guides.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to clarify project goals, present concepts, and execute final deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong independent judgment and adaptability, successfully balancing concurrent projects and evolving priorities.
• Provide creative recommendations, propose design solutions, and iterate based on stakeholder feedback.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and practices to continually refine and elevate project outcomes.

Skills

Brand identity development

Layout design

Visual storytelling

Time management

Client collaboration

Accessibility standards

Presentation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related

8+ years relevant experience

Strong portfolio across mediums

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Teams / SharePoint

Job description

ARES Technical Services seeks a Graphic Design Specialist III to conceptually develop high‑quality visuals for NASA HQ. You will create graphics, branding, and environmental displays, translating complex information into clear, engaging layouts while collaborating with clients and teams.

The role emphasizes brand guidelines, multi‑medium proficiency, and staying current with design trends to deliver compelling presentations and print materials.