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Web Designer / Graphic Artist

OBXtek, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Responsibilities

OBXtek is currently looking for a

Sr. Web Designer/Graphic Artist/Digital Content Manager

to work at the Pentagon for the Army providing Digital Media Service Support.

The duties will include but not be limited to the following: Designs and builds digital assets using images, illustrations, video, audio, and interactive web content with a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools. Contributes to the design group's efforts to enhance the look and feel of the agency's online offerings. Deliver thoughtful graphic designs for the brand and support rapid design changes when the world's needs change Designs the website to support the agency's strategies and goals relative to external communications. Assists with conceptualization of web and social media content Opportunity to use illustration to tell the story Designs and builds web pages using a variety of prototyping techniques and tools. Designs and develops user interface features, site animation, and special-effects elements. Designs and develops website UX/UI Works under general direction of PM, Customer, and Creative Director Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance highly desirable, although NACI is minimum requirement

Required:

Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated professional experience focused in UI/UX design concepts Comfortable with the technical side of video editing, to include splitting/combining clips & stills, adding transitions, audio-over, text-over, etc. using Adobe Premiere Ability to analyze source materials to include video footage, still images, and talking points and produce dynamic social content to tell the Army story Experience managing competing priorities and communicating hurdles to your team Understanding of web-based technologies and knowledge of HTML and CSS Skilled in social media campaign strategy Please include links to online portfolio or submit samples of design products Preferred:

Understanding of web-based technologies and thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or other design-related applications Understanding of JavaScript frameworks Experience with Scrum

Security Clearance

Secret

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is

Our People...Our Reputation.

Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers' knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.