Graphic Artist

Summary

The job description is for a Graphic Designer position at Anika Systems, a fast-growing woman-owned small business specializing in IT solutions for federal agencies. The role involves creating visually compelling materials, collaborating with teams, demonstrating technical proficiency, managing projects, and ensuring accessibility. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a government suitability clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of graphic design and web development experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with varying personalities

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality graphic design assets, including infographics, presentations, marketing collateral, social media graphics, website design elements, email templates
• Ensure that all visual materials adhere to the organization's brand guidelines and style guide
• Collaborate closely with teams such as Strategic Communications, Media, and Business Development
• Develop innovative and creative design concepts that effectively convey the organization's message
• Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Engage in media production, including planning, scriptwriting, audio and video recording, computer graphics, animation, final editing, and distribution
• Support web development and maintenance, including content, web design
• Ensure that all designs comply with accessibility standards, such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance processes and outputs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience
• Desktop publishing experience
• Proficiency in online/virtual collaboration tools including WebEx, Zoom, and Skype