Graphic Designer 2

Availability

Full time, Immediate

Location

Washington, DC

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Salary Range

$80,000 - $85,000

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform layout of graphic design, consisting of photographic, text, and abstract illustration as well as computer graphics.
Create, plan, design, and prepare graphic representations to include video special effects and animated computer graphics and photography for a variety of branding and production elements.
Ability to design web pages
As required by each assignment, may direct and coordinate work for subordinates assigned to the same project.
Participate with higher level employees in producing more difficult portions of trial charts.
Study and interpret notes, photographs, sketches, etc. of a complex nature in order to develop trial charts.
Work out details of final illustrations after idea, medium and color treamement has been determined.
Assist in training new employees.
Qualified in such processes as operation of computer graphic equipment including computer retouching software, typography, aided design for drafting and lettering.
As directed, meet with outside vendors to obtain information and samples of new equipment and technologies relative to the Unit's operations.
Recommend to supervisor purchase of gprahic equipment and products.
Keep records of time and materials expended on various work projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be a US citizen with a valid US passport
Artistic knowledge of high-tech graphic design for both print and viddeo imagery
Capable of applying principles and practices to conceive, plan and execute any of a variety of kinds of difficult and complex work assignments
Have knowledge of the capabilities of various art media and reproduction processes to determine which themes and subjects should be illustrated to fulfill the purpose of the illustration
Think of effective ways to portray complex ideas into visual form
Utilize an extensive variety of computer art media, state-of-the-art computer systems and software
Draft and produce graphics for broadcast and for print media
Familiarity with software for blending and applying colors, creating images with digital brushes, and digital sculpting
Knowledge of the methods and procedures of television operations and techniques for insuring compatibility of the finished graphic design with desired reproduction process
Knowledge of methods and procedures of preparing graphic products for print media.
Knowledge of programs sufficient to develop orignial designs and concepts of visual styles for promotional campaigns that present to a diverse audience the ideas or images desired by leadership that evoke intended responses from the viewers (excitement, concern, pride, etc.)
Experience in preparing detailed graphic prresentations of objects, facts, or ideas requiring the use of a variety of art media and good artistic ability.
One year of experience directyl related to the occupation
Knolwedge of Wordpress, Tableau, Sharepoint

Security Clearance

Secret

Travel Requirements

10% travel time