Information Designer (San Diego) San Diego, California, United States

Information Designer
Location:

We are actively hiring in the San Diego area.

Who We Are:

LINK is a fast‑growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human‑centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.

About the Opportunity
LINK is actively seeking an Information Designer to join our dynamic team, where we collaborate with clients across a wide range of industries to create impactful visual stories that communicate complex ideas. You will translate concepts into compelling visual products, including prototypes, wireframes, infographics, charts, and diagrams, to effectively convey both quantitative data and abstract ideas in print and digital formats.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to apply human‑centered design and design thinking principles to solve complex challenges and deliver visually engaging solutions. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to understand their needs, develop intuitive information hierarchies, and create designs that support their goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field

7‑10 years of experience in graphic design or a related role

Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions

Well‑versed in a variety of design areas (experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project

Highly motivated to solve end‑user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals

Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements

A bias towards positivity, openness and supporting others

Design portfolio required for consideration

Responsibilities
Visual Design and Information Products

Develop high‑quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, briefs and presentation visuals

Translate dense, technical or ambiguous information into structured, accessible and visually compelling formats

Create visual systems, frameworks, and narratives that support strategy, research and decision making

Produce materials optimized for both print and digital environments

Contribute to the development of templates, visual standards, and repeatable design systems to ensure consistency and scalability

Brand & Multimedia Execution

Design new branding schemes or apply established brand guidelines to create cohesive, client‑specific visual identities

Support multimedia storytelling efforts, including script writing, storyboarding, audio editing, and motion graphics development (preferred)

Bring curiosity, creativity, and strong visual judgment to solve organizational, technical, and user‑centered challenges through design

Strategic & Client Collaboration

Partner with strategists, researchers, and subject‑matter experts to understand client challenges and translate them into clear, tailored visual solutions

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define goals, clarify requirements, gather inputs, and present design concepts

Visually prototype ideas in real time during working sessions, navigating ambiguity and complexity with confidence

Apply human‑centered design principles to ensure solutions reflect real user needs and client objectives

Work iteratively, incorporating stakeholder feedback, data insights, and testing results to refine deliverables

Manage multiple priorities effectively, delivering high‑quality work under tight timelines and evolving requirements

Work Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week

Hybrid, with 2–3 days a week onsite with the client

Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events

Salary
We’re committed to providing competitive compensation, including locality adjustments. The base salary range for this position is $87,000–$100,000. Your final offer will reflect your experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

$100 per month internet/cell phone stipend

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision (LINK‑sponsored)

Company‑paid Short Term Disability Insurance

401K with employer contribution of up to 4%

11 Federal Holidays per year

15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)

$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement

Technology package that includes a LINK‑owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard

Benefits

Competitive, merit‑based salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Short‑term disability insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Learning and development support

Modern technology package

Equal Opportunity Employment
LINK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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