Visual Consultant

The Clearing Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clearing is a management consulting firm focused on turning insight into action. The Visual Consultant role requires advanced design skills to deliver high-quality visual outputs—from infographics to branding and strategic roadmaps—while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should bring strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and a portfolio that demonstrates design fundamentals and execution.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 4+ years of graphic design or related field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related design field.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, accessibility, and human-centered design.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines.
• Independent worker who collaborates effectively with teams.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate high-quality print and digital deliverables (infographics, presentations, one-pagers, data visualizations, logos).
• Turn complex information into clear, engaging visual content.
• Collaborate with designers, cross-functional teams, and clients on visual deliverables.
• Understand client objectives and create clear creative solutions.
• Apply typography, hierarchy, and balance to align with branding.
• Ensure accessibility standards and 508 compliance for visuals.
• Develop templates, design systems, and asset libraries for brand consistency.
• Support proposal design, business development, and client relationships.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communications

Information design

User experience design

Human-centered design

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders solve complex challenges by turning insight into action. We specialize in diagnosing the root causes of organizational friction across people, processes, and technology, then configuring proven solutions that accelerate meaningful, measurable progress.

Our approach blends analytical rigor with human-centered design. Whether we're enabling change, optimizing workflows, or guiding smart technology adoption, everything we do is built to scale, repeat, and deliver value. We work across public, private, and mission-driven sectors, partnering with clients to modernize how they lead, work, and deliver.

Our team brings deep experience across disciplines, including change management, strategic planning, organizational design, leadership development, behavioral science, and more. What unites us is a shared belief: real progress happens when we focus on what's not working, define what's possible, and deliver outcomes that stick.

If you're excited by purpose-driven work, energized by solving problems at their roots, and passionate about building solutions that last, we'd love to meet you.

Visual Consultants collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, contributing to small- to large-scale projects focused on delivering high-quality visual outputs (including product design and development). Product design and development at our firm spans from crafting small-scale items, such as icon sets and social media graphics, to executing extensive projects, including branding and strategic roadmapping. We deliver a range of high-quality deliverables, including data visualizations, interactive presentations, and comprehensive user experience services such as persona development and prototyping. We ensure every output, whether simple or complex, meets the highest standards for our clients. This position requires advanced design skills, proficiency in relevant software, and the ability to contribute to project management.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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, and how to apply them across a range of visual projects
• Ability to manage competing priorities with short deadlines while having a strong attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively with team members
• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with experience using Figma or similar tools for wireframing and prototyping
• 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 or oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and able to attend on-site meetings at the request of the client and project team; occasional travel outside of these regions could be expected (5%)
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, and quality of execution