Visual Consultant

The Clearing, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA employer contribution

Parental leave

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible remote work

Job summary

The Clearing, Inc. is seeking a Visual Consultant to bridge design, strategy, and problem-solving for clients in government and private sectors.

You will create compelling visuals across infographics, reports, data visualizations, and brand systems while contributing to both creative execution and strategy. You will collaborate with internal teams and clients, turning complex information into clear visual content and ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field and a portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals.
• 4+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of typography, hierarchy, and accessibility.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop print and digital deliverables including infographics, presentations, and reports.
• Turn complex data into clear, engaging visual content.
• Collaborate with designers, cross-functional teams, and clients.
• Develop templates and design systems to support brand consistency.
• Support proposals and client relationships.
• Ensure deliverables meet accessibility standards.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communications

Information design

User experience design

Typography

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications/UX

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

As a Visual Consultant, you'll work at the intersection of design, strategy, and problem-solving. You'll collaborate closely with our internal teams and clients to turn complex information, data, and ideas into clear, compelling deliverables. Your work will span a wide range of formats and scales-from presentations, infographics, and reports to data visualizations, digital experiences, wireframes, prototypes, and brand systems. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to both the creative execution and the thinking behind the work, helping clients communicate more clearly and make better decisions. We're looking for a designer who brings strong visual instincts, technical expertise, curiosity, and a thoughtful approach to solving problems. Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and able to attend occasional on-site meetings at the request of the client and project team.

About Us

The Clearing is a management consulting firm helping leaders across the public and private sectors tackle complex challenges across people, processes, and technology. We bring together strategy, human-centered design, behavioral science, and technology to help organizations work better-from how they lead and collaborate to how they deliver for the people they serve.

We're looking for a Visual Consultant to join our creative team and help translate complex ideas into thoughtful, engaging, and effective visual experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate high-quality print and digital deliverables, including infographics, presentations, one-pagers, data visualizations, wireframes, reports, logos, newsletters, and other graphic products that meet client, brand, and end-user needs
• Turn complex information and data into clear, digestible, and engaging visual content
• Collaborate with designers, cross-functional teams, and clients to develop and refine visual deliverables
• Understand client objectives and requirements and develop clear creative solutions
• Apply design principles such as typography, hierarchy, and balance to create cohesive materials that align with client branding and messaging
• Ensure visual deliverables meet Section 508 compliance requirements and accessibility standards
• Develop and improve templates, design systems, and asset libraries to support brand consistency and efficiency across projects
• Support proposal design, business development initiatives, and client relationships

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• 4+ years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, information design, user experience, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, User Experience Design, User-Interface Design, Product Design, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of core design principles and practices, with an understanding of visual hierarchy, accessibility, and human-centered design
• Ability to manage competing priorities with short deadlines
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to articulate visual design decisions and follow through on feedback and revisions
• Ability to set expectations, define project timelines, and deliver quality designs with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and creative thinking

Benefits

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Parental leave
• Generous paid time off (wellness, vacation, holidays)
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Flexible, remote position with occasional in-person meetings