Guidance Consulting is hiring: Graphics and Multimedia Specialist in Arlington

Overview

CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs for nearly 50 years. CSA Global Inc. seeks a Graphics and Multimedia Specialist to perform duties aligned with graphics and multimedia for projects ranging from individual short-term graphics requests to major multi-media initiatives in support of training, public information and affairs, or communication of new initiatives or strategies for J4. The work has a major impact on supporting J4 policies, plans, and operations and contributes to the J4 communication objective to reach internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of graphics and multimedia services supporting JS J-4.
• Develop visual products that effectively communicate J-4’s mission and messaging.
• Translate complex subjects into media tailored for specific audiences.
• Work from conceptual ideas, rough sketches, or client discussions.
• Lead and manage projects involving Flash, HTML, knowledge management, and collaboration tools.
• Determine optimal production methods for audiovisual and training content.
• Create original 1D to 3D graphics for web design, multimedia displays, and more.
• Design brochures, posters, and promotional materials using traditional and digital tools.
• Produce illustrations, caricatures, and cartoons.
• Develop abstract designs for videos, slides, websites, and presentations.
• Recommend formats, creative direction, and color schemes.
• Interpret subject matter visually with precision and creativity.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, ranging from rapid-turnaround tasks to multi-month initiatives.
• Create interactive, animated content for online training modules.
• Manage animation, UI elements, special effects, sound/video editing, and digital image processing.
• Serve as principal advisor to the J-4 Chief of Staff on all graphic-related matters.
• Advise J-4 Directors on effective design strategies for targeted communication.
• Apply expertise in educational technologies and printing processes to produce camera-ready artwork.
• Advise on budgeting and procurement of graphics/multimedia equipment; justify expenditures.
• Maintain a graphics log to track deadlines and assignments.
• Provide creative direction, training, and coordination to program directors.
• Define objectives, priorities, schedules, and milestones for departmental projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned (approximately 35%).

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Final Top-Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia arts, visual communication, digital media, or related field, or four or more years of relevant experience in multimedia production, graphic design, animation, or interactive content creation in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated success in multimedia production, graphic design, animation, or interactive content creation.
• Proven ability to manage short-term graphics requests for major multi-media projects with the ability to meet changing deadlines and schedules.
• Experience creating content and making recommendations on graphic hardware and software, print advertising, art media, graphic style, technique, colors, or layout.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense analytics platforms ADVANA and MAVEN, and programming language Swift.
• Proficiency with programming languages Sequel and Python.
• Proficiency with web-based task management tools and tracking systems used for assigning tasking to Action Officers (e.g., JSAP-N, TMT, CATMS).

Additional information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active United States Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

As a federal contractor, CSA will abide by the client’s infectious disease protocols.

CSA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please email hr@csaassociates.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Assistance is reserved for individuals requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries. We’re an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

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