Senior Designer - Publications
LADGOV CORPORATION, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Senior Graphic Designer (Publications Lead) is responsible for executing the layout, composition, and formatting of TAS's high-profile federal publications. Primary Duties Lead the
layout and design production
of multi-hundred-page reports using Adobe InDesign. Develop tables, charts, and formatted figures from Word and Excel data inputs. Prepare interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, bookmarks, and page numbering accuracy. Deliver
print-ready and web-ready files
per TAS and GPO technical specifications. Coordinate proof cycles (two rounds minimum) with TAS CSO, incorporating feedback within 24-48 hours. Oversee document structure, master pages, typography, kerning, and leading consistency. Ensure all design outputs comply with TAS's Style Guide, IRM 1.17.7, and Section 508 standards. Support production of
advance copies
(up to 30 printed, spiral-bound sets) for Congressional and stakeholder distribution. Maintain and archive source files, fonts, and linked items for government ownership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline. Minimum
5 years of experience
in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients. Expert proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) . Strong knowledge of
CMYK color management , typography, and long-document production. Familiarity with
FedRAMP-compliant file transfers
and data security protocols. Ability to manage intense publication cycles with evening/weekend availability during December and June deadlines.
The Senior Graphic Designer (Publications Lead) is responsible for executing the layout, composition, and formatting of TAS's high-profile federal publications. Primary Duties Lead the
layout and design production
of multi-hundred-page reports using Adobe InDesign. Develop tables, charts, and formatted figures from Word and Excel data inputs. Prepare interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, bookmarks, and page numbering accuracy. Deliver
print-ready and web-ready files
per TAS and GPO technical specifications. Coordinate proof cycles (two rounds minimum) with TAS CSO, incorporating feedback within 24-48 hours. Oversee document structure, master pages, typography, kerning, and leading consistency. Ensure all design outputs comply with TAS's Style Guide, IRM 1.17.7, and Section 508 standards. Support production of
advance copies
(up to 30 printed, spiral-bound sets) for Congressional and stakeholder distribution. Maintain and archive source files, fonts, and linked items for government ownership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline. Minimum
5 years of experience
in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients. Expert proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) . Strong knowledge of
CMYK color management , typography, and long-document production. Familiarity with
FedRAMP-compliant file transfers
and data security protocols. Ability to manage intense publication cycles with evening/weekend availability during December and June deadlines.