Consultant Graphic Designer

Description
The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC (MSG) in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a graphic designer with an accomplished portfolio and extensive experience in designing and producing branding and templates, marketing materials, website and social media assets, infographics, technical papers, fact sheets, presentations, and more for government clients and internal proposals. The graphic designer will also be involved in proposal and report development to make documents more informative and visually appealing.

The Manhattan Strategy Group LLC (MSG) in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a graphic designer with an accomplished portfolio and extensive experience in designing and producing branding and templates, marketing materials, website and social media assets, infographics, technical papers, fact sheets, presentations, and more for government clients and internal proposals. The graphic designer will also be involved in proposal and report development to make documents more informative and visually appealing.

The successful candidate will have the ability to create visually appealing and technically correct documents from rough conceptual sketches and convert complex technical ideas and abstracts into compelling graphics, in addition to being able to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing. The individual will work with a team of stakeholders, copywriters, creative strategists, media experts, designers, consultants, communications experts, and web developers to ensure projects run smoothly.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Develop and utilize Microsoft and Adobe styles and themes for efficient, consistent deliverables that adhere to existing style guidelines and ensure brand consistency.

Update and swap text content or images as needed; proofread, edit, and occasionally rework submitted content, adhering to existing brand and proposal/report style guidelines.

Resize images and apply filters to create engaging graphics for print, social media, and web collateral as needed, aligned with campaigns and cross-channel messaging.

Use Section 508-compliant design principles.

Stay current with design trends, technology, emerging design practices, and proper prepress and digital file preparation.

Manage configuration of graphics through their evolutionary stages and life

Deliver quality documents and materials under tight deadlines to ensure that production and delivery are accomplished in a timely and compliant fashion.

Provide all original design files (not just final art) for future revision as needed.

Work with minimal supervision and be detail-oriented.

Qualification

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, esp. Word and PowerPoint

Must be proficient-to-expert in Adobe Suite products, esp. Illustrator and InDesign

Section 508 Compliance knowledge/experience is desirable

Must have an online portfolio

Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage workload

Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience

UI/UX design experience helpful

Experience with government contracts, a plus

Excellent analytic thinking and creative problem-solving skills for visual information design

Ability to work extended hours (nights and weekends) when needed

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.

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