Visual Communications & Design Specialist

OCT Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

PTO & holidays

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Training benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC seeks a Visual Communications & Design Specialist to support a federal client in Washington, DC. You will design UIs for Power Platform apps and create graphics for reports, ensuring branding consistency.

The role requires US citizenship, a BA/BS with 4+ years (or MA/MS with 2+ years) of relevant experience, and Adobe Certified Professional certification. On-site work with some remote work is possible. Salary range $80k-$100k.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree (MA/MS) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in UI design, content creation, and brand support.
• Adobe Certified Professional certification required.
• HSPD-12 CAC Tier 2 background investigation.
• Primarily on-site in Washington, DC with remote work allowed situationally.

Responsibilities

• Design user interfaces for Power Platform applications.
• Create graphics for reports and briefings.
• Ensure consistent branding across all deliverables.
• Support communication management, knowledge management, and program reporting objectives.
• Develop, review, and produce external-facing content (press releases, brochures, web content, social posts).
• Coordinate external content with Marketing and ensure branding and approval protocols.

Skills

UI design

Content creation

Brand support

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Master’s degree (MA/MS)

Tools

Power Platform

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Visual Communications & Design Specialist

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Visual Communications & Design Specialist to work with our federal client.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Design user interfaces for Power Platform applications.
• Create graphics for reports and briefings.
• Ensure consistent branding across all deliverables.
• Support communication management, knowledge management, and program reporting objectives.
• Develop, review, and produce external-facing content such as press releases, brochures, web content, social media posts, and other materials for public distribution.
• Coordinate all external-facing content with the Marketing Division and ensure adherence to branding, messaging, and approval protocols.

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience. Master’s degree (MA/MS), with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS), with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience. Master’s degree (MA/MS), with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a formal degree. Relevant experience includes user interface (UI) design, content creation, and brand support. At least one (1) year of experience with the USCG, DHS, or DoD is preferred.
• Certifications: Adobe Certified Professional (e.g., in Illustrator or Photoshop) certification required
• Clearance Requirements: Must be able to undergo and successfully complete a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 qualifying Tier 2 background investigation for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance.
• Location/on-site requirements: Primarily on-site in Washington, DC, with off-site remote work authorized on a situational, case-by-case basis.

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.