Graphic Artist - LLJP00001747

Job Title: Graphic Artist

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation


• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)


• Edit Illustrations and Artwork

Job Description:

• Creative Design and Business Graphics


• Design, layout and produce PowerPoint presentations, interactive digital posters, technical illustrations, logos, and promotional items


• Create new designs from descriptions, back-of-the-envelope drawings and notes, or existing materials


• Integrate dissimilar inputs with varying styles into a unified presentation; ensure design consistency


• Clean up/reformat/organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet the Laboratory's level of professionalism


• Apply knowledge of color theory, perspective, composition, and information design to every deliverable.

Organization, Asset Management, Quality Control:

• Maintain electronic libraries of briefings, clip art, and other marketing resources


• Maintain links to resources on Group or Division webpages, wikis, and file repositories


• Develop content management guidelines and protocols


• Ensure work adheres to Laboratory style guides, branding standards, as well as marking and release requirements


• Proof-read deliverables for spelling, grammar and punctuation


• Advise staff on best practices for producing effective graphics and publications

Collaboration and Project Management:

• Work with management and staff to determine project needs, timelines, expectations and priorities


• Proactively reach out to technical staff to discuss content, propose solutions, request inputs, review timelines


• Set up SharePoint folders in support of specific meetings; distribute link to speakers, track uploads and graphics work needed


• Collaborate with/support other artists in the Division


• Work independently; prioritize, track, and bring tasks to closure

Constant Innovation:

• Constantly explore new avenues of creative expression


• Improve methods, processes, and resources where needed

Must Have:

• BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent experience


• 5 years of visual design experience; the team is looking for a mid-level resource


• Strong concept, design and layout skills


• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to work successfully one-on-one with technical staff as well as thrive in a team environment


• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) applications in both Mac and Windows environments


• A portfolio of work must be presented with the candidate's submittal. This can be either a link to a portfolio or submitting examples of work.

Clearance:

• Candidates are required to have a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.


• TS/SCI is HIGHLY preferred.


• Please do not submit candidates who do not meet this requirement.


• This position requires working in a secured area approximately 75% of the time.

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.


• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**