Graphic Designer / Artist (Hybrid) Advocate IT

About Advocate IT
Advocate IT, LLC is a Maryland-based, SBA-certified historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business and disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE) providing technology, operational, and customer engagement services to federal, state, and commercial clients. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, Advocate IT supports mission‑critical programs in regulated environments where customer service, accuracy, and accountability matter.

Learn more at www.advocateitllc.com

Position Summary
Advocate IT is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer / Artist to support public‑sector graphic design services in Frederick, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have experience developing professional, brand‑compliant, and accessible visual materials for government, community outreach, public information, and organizational communications.

This role will support the design and production of print, digital, web, social media, presentation, and public‑facing materials. The successful candidate must be able to translate concepts, written content, and client direction into polished visual products that are accurate, visually engaging, accessible, and aligned with established brand and style guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop graphic design products for print, digital, web, social media, presentations, reports, campaigns, public notices, community outreach, and related communications

Create flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters, infographics, icons, templates, signage, presentation graphics, and other visual materials

Apply established brand and style guide requirements, including typography, color usage, logos, seals, imagery, layout, and formatting standards

Design materials that are professional, accessible, readable, and appropriate for public-facing government communications

Prepare final files for print production, digital publication, web use, email distribution, and presentation delivery

Support revisions, edits, and rapid‑turnaround design requests while maintaining quality and consistency

Collaborate with project managers, communications staff, client stakeholders, and other team members to understand design requirements and incorporate feedback

Maintain organized design files, editable source files, final deliverables, templates, and reusable assets

Review materials for accuracy, layout consistency, formatting, accessibility, and visual quality before submission

Support multiple design assignments and deadlines in a professional and responsive manner

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of one (1) year of professional graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or related creative experience

Portfolio or work samples demonstrating graphic design capabilities

Experience creating print and digital design products

Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Canva, Figma, or similar tools

Basic computer proficiency and ability to work across multiple applications

Strong attention to detail, organization, and quality control

Ability to follow brand standards, style guides, templates, and client instructions

Ability to manage deadlines and incorporate feedback in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting government, public-sector, nonprofit, education, community outreach, or professional services communications

Experience working in regulated or public-facing environments where accuracy, accessibility, and consistency are important

Experience designing accessible PDFs, reports, presentations, and digital materials

Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and related Microsoft 365 tools

Knowledge of ADA, Section 508, or WCAG accessibility principles desired

Experience preparing print-ready files, including bleed, margins, resolution, color format, and production specifications

Photography, illustration, animation, video editing, or web design experience a plus

Bilingual skills a plus

Frederick County or Maryland-based candidates preferred

Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:

Resume

Portfolio or relevant design samples

Hourly or salary expectations

Availability

Confirmation of ability to support hybrid work in Frederick, MD

Equal Opportunity Statement

Advocate IT, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value professionalism, accountability, creativity, and inclusive participation in the local workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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