Graphic Designer (Consultant)

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 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.