Graphic Designer

Summary

Join HCRC, a leading consulting firm serving federal organizations, as a Graphic Designer. You will play a key role in developing a comprehensive marketing strategy and organizational brand. Responsibilities include designing engaging content for various media, collaborating with teams, translating strategic objectives into designs, and managing the design process. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication and organizational skills. HCRC offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision), generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an arts discipline with a concentration in Art and Visual Technology or Graphic Design, and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in graphic design
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• High level of creativity and expertise in innovative design solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging content for interactive presentations, websites, digital signage systems, displays, posters, exhibits, and graphical displays as requested by the Sponsor
• Prepare, edit, and graphically enhance various types of communications and documentation in alignment with the Sponsor's requirements
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on diverse materials, including web pages, presentations, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing collateral
• Translate strategic objectives into high-quality designs while adhering to an established brand identity
• Develop concepts either manually or with design software and execute original content by determining optimal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, following best practices for content management systems
• Contribute to activities that promote the department's vision, mission, core values, strategic goals, and objectives, aligning with workforce knowledge, behaviors, and organizational goals
• Support the implementation of a Customer Engagement Strategy, including the development and execution of a department communication plan to: Promote and convey the mission and operational initiatives
• Maximize customer engagement
• Monitor and assess outreach activities
• Report on engagement impact

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities to grow your expertise