Graphic Designer (Closed)

SkillStorm is actively seeking Graphic Designer for our client in the Mclean, VA area. 

This is a Direct Hire, Full Time position. 

Duties:

• Produce moderately complex finished graphic projects to present and clarify complex subject matter to diverse audiences, including senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) management, senior Intelligence Community (IC) officials, and senior USG officials. Lead on the most complex and demanding graphic projects; communicate directly with customers, facilitate design conceptualization and brainstorming sessions, mentor less experienced designers on department processes, software expertise, visual tradecraft and best practices; and enforce ODNI standards of quality among the graphic designers.
• Plan and coordinate development of graphics products within project guidelines.
• Facilitate and guide communication with customers to define project scope and requirements, product conceptualization and brainstorming sessions, identify and clarify customer expectations for content and style, and develop production timelines.
• Ensure quality control and graphic usability, delivery, and archive final products to include conformity to production standards and compliance with process and procedures, including copyright laws, internal workflow procedures, and production standards established by the ODNI.
• Simultaneously manages long- and short-te1m deadlines in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Manage and prioritize deliverables based on the department's prioritization framework. Effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines.
• Familiarization with customer needs, mission, and organization chart in order to understand production priorities
• Attend meetings related to graphic/interactive media design and development as instructed by the Deputy PM and GTM(s) or Government Customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional graphic design
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience utilizing Adobe Create Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• Portfolio demonstrating necessary level Adobe Creative Suite software knowledge to include but not limited to; design theory, typography and conceptualization ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience producing graphic design products for the IC
• Two (2) or more years of experience in multimedia design or web design and production

Clearance Requirement: 

• TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:  Successful Completion of a Background check will be required as a condition of hire.

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