Graphic Artist - Aquila Technology

Graphic Artist

Clearance: None

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Graphic Artist to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The artist is primarily responsible for creating e?ective visual products that clearly communicate the ongoing accomplishments of the group. Working with highly technical material and sta?, the artist will translate various inputs into designs for both technical audiences and lay people. The artist will also manage a range of information management and administrative projects while keeping them organized and accessible to themselves and the Group.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)

What You'll Do:

Conceives, designs, lays out, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork. Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information. Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions. Provides guidance on graphic technology. Works closely with internal company contacts to understand requirements and create cost efficient graphic designs through available mediums. May provide computer graphic services for web artwork. May also have responsibility or input on reproduction and printing processes through in-house resources or outside vendors.

Responsibilities:

•  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 uni?ed presentation; ensure design consistency
• Clean up/reformat/organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet the Organization 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 Organizations 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
  Position Requirements:
  
• BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related ?eld or equivalent experience
• visual design experience;
  
• 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 Mac or Windows environments

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years Graphic Design5 years Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation
• 5 years Visual Design (Technical Content)
• 5 years Understands and Executes Project Requirements
• 5 years Work with Cross-Functional Teams
• Self-motivated and Ability to Work with Little Direction
• 5 years Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• 5 years MS Suite (Excel, ppt)

Applicable Education and Professional Accreditation:

• Degree in one of the following disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline
• Certification(s) in one or more of the following disciplines: Solaris administration, Red Hat, VMWare, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); CompTIA Security+; Linux Professional Institute Certification
• Any prior military experience is a plus. They will modify the years of experience or the required Bachelor's Degree if someone has the majority of the technical skills and a military background.

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: On-site Lexington, MA

Work Schedule: FULL-TIME
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Travel: None

Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.