Graphic Design Manager - Dynamic Integrated Services
Washington, DC
About the Job
Who are we?
Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, D.C
Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to federal agencies and organizations supporting the public sector
DIS offers exceptional client services in the areas of
program, implementation, and change management; strategic communications and marketing; design and digital services; strategy, performance, and business process optimization; and IT
Most Importantly!
At DIS, we are team oriented, continuous learners, hard-working, creative thinkers, and most of all
kind people
We're a
different
kind of company with a truly
unique
culture, we celebrate diversity in all forms; one that values our employees and shares a mutual devotion for serving our clients with the highest forms of integrity
DIS is currently seeking a
Senior Graphic Designer
to join our
Design and Digital Services
practice
The right individual has a strong background in developing and coordinating graphic design products in support of marketing, communications, or outreach campaigns, typography and layout, and visual storytelling with the ability to brainstorm and present original ideas
What does a DIS Team Member look like?
- You should be an ambitious and convergent thinker with a passion for solving complex problems
- You bring continuous exceptional value as an action-oriented team player
- You have astrong aptitude forgraphic design, including use of color, typography, and layout
- You havedemonstratedexperience supervising the design of other designers in either a managerial or mentorshipcapacity
- You are an expert in and champion of accessible and inclusive design
- Youshould be able todemonstratestrongwritten and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and samples of graphic design and video work
- You are passionate with a commitment to providing superior service, poised under pressure, and have an optimistic attitude! - If this sounds like you, then we would love to meet you!
Essential Duties
- Coordinatewith delivery teamstoexecute effective graphic design for communications and marketing campaigns on client and in-house projects
Projects may include fact sheets, flyers, posters, web banners, icons, infographics, and diagrams depicting programs, products, or business workflowsand/or processes
- Act as a visual storyteller, offering creative solutions based on written and visual content, written scripts, or input from stakeholders
- Generate creative and original ideas for reaching and engaging target audiences and communicating key messages
- Brainstorm, create, and present design solutions to clients and/or delivery teams
- Guide products frominceptionto completion, ensuring quality control and consistency on final projects
- Coordinate, supervise,and ensure quality controlof other designers'graphic design productsto meet the expectations of delivery teams/clients
- Develop templates and format Microsoft Office document templates for reports, presentations, and proposals
- Ensure adherence to accessibility laws prior to client delivery(including, but not limited to, 508 compliance)
- Ensure consistent branding on all materials prior to client delivery
- Think critically and apply customer and industry insight to solve client problems creatively and quickly
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Photography, Communications, Media, or related field at a minimum - A minimum of 5 years of experience working for a Creative Agency, PR/Marketing Agency, communications and marketing practice,governmentand/or government contractor, or non-profit - Expertisein accessibility, includingSection 508 compliance - Experience managing the graphic design roduction of a small team - An electronic portfolio with strong work samples - Skilled use of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (at a minimum) in support of graphic design and other multimedia deliverables - Strong graphic design skills and the ability to design and develop in multiple print and digital mediums - Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to develop, design, and/or format reports, create templates, infographics, and diagrams - Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and aligning new materials to existing branding guidelines - Strong oral communication and presentation skills - Meticulous attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy - Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a collaborative, remote team setting or independently - Ability to organize, coordinate, and deliver multiple complex projects/prioritiesand keep them on deadline - Strong work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence - Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer as sponsorship is not available for this position - Ability to obtain a US government security clearance - Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Prior Government consulting or contracting experience - Master's degree inGraphic Design, Fine Arts, Photography, Communications, Media, or related field at a minimum - Experience in health, benefits, IT communications, and/or with Veteran and/or military audiences - Experience in brand development - Salary iscommensuratewith experience
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Physical - Frequently required to sit and work atdesk/computer for extended periods of time of up to 8 hours a day
- While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required totalk andhear
- Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
- Visionabilities required by this job include close vision
Cognitive - Ability to learn new tasks
- Ability tomaintainfocus and complete tasks independently
- Ability to remember processes
- Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota
Salary is commensurate with experience
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Dynamic Integrated Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which is committed to a diverse workforce and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance
People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting DIS Recruiting
Dynamic Integrated Services participates in E-Verify, and if hired, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
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