Graphic Designer

RFR Number: SR# 5228307

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Remote Role

Duration: 4+ Years

No. of Roles: 7

Direct Client: State of Louisiana

Must Have: Please make sure the below skills are highlighted in the resume

• Bachelor s degree
• Experience in software development or experience in graphic design (Adobe CS software suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, HTML, etc.)
• Experience effectively executing against brand guidelines and maintaining brand standards, including demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography and color palette
• Experience designing externally facing information and graphics in a visually appealing way
• Thorough knowledge of current technology solutions for internet, handheld/mobile devices, personal computers, and networks

The scope of the proposed services will include the following:

• Meet with State staff to determine the scope of a project
• Advise State on strategies to reach a particular audience
• Determine the message the design should portray
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message
• Develop graphics for logos and websites
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present the design to State
• Incorporate changes recommended by the State into the final design
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Ensure that coding standards are met; optimizing the web architectures for navigability and accessibility
• Utilize specialized graphic design software to prepare designs
• Keep up to date with the latest software and computer technologies
• Plan site design by clarifying goals; designing functionality
• Develop site navigation by categorizing content; funneling traffic through content
• Develop site content and graphics by coordinating with copywriters and graphic artists; designing images, icons, banners, audio enhancements, related site enhancements
• Prepare site by installing and configuring server software; installing programming language using authoring and formatting tools; ensuring cross-platform compatibility; establishing links
• Establish locatability by registering with search engines
• Upgrades site by updating content and graphics; monitoring performance and results; identifying and evaluating improvement options; introducing new technology; maintaining links
• Protect site by designing and installing security precautions
• Maintain site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards; editing submissions
• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends