Graphic Designer/Multimedia Specialist

About the role

The Graphic Designer/Multimedia Specialist will produce professional, high-quality graphics and multimedia to support communications and outreach efforts, including websites, videos, presentations, documents, brochures, events, and branding.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, artistic, high-quality graphics, publication designs, and multimedia to support outreach efforts, including websites, videos, presentations, documents, brochures, events, and branding.
• Contribute to communications products such as case studies, infographics, promotional materials, and briefing decks.
• Produce and edit visual and multimedia content consistent with client branding, messaging, and digital strategies.
• Ensure designed products conform to Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with the communications team to translate key messages into compelling visual assets.
• Support event, web, and social media visual needs as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of graphic design and multimedia production experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Portfolio demonstrating federal or public-sector work required.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards preferred.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability/public trust determination.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Skills

• Strong visual design and multimedia production skills.
• Superior client service skills.
• Self-starter and proactive problem-solver.
• Action-oriented team player.

Benefits

Remote work is anticipated. However, occasional travel for client engagements may be required.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a contingent hire position. Offers will be contingent upon client approval, ability to meet security requirements, and the ability to adhere to any on-site requirements (which may change at contract award).

About Aptive

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide. EEO Statement Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.