Graphic Artist - LLJP00001811 - Softworld, a Kelly Company : Job Details

Job Title: Graphic Artist

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420 Onsite Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) applications in Mac or Windows environments
• BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of visual design experience

Job Description:

Primary Duties include:

Creative Design and Business Graphics

• Design, layout and produce PowerPoint presentations, interactive digital posters, technical illustrations, logos, and promotional items
• Create new designs from descriptions, back-of-the-envelope drawings and notes, or existing materials
• Integrate dissimilar inputs with varying styles into a unified presentation; ensure design consistency
• Clean up/reformat/organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet the Laboratory's level of professionalism
• Apply knowledge of color theory, perspective, composition, and information design to every deliverable

Organization, Asset Management, Quality Control

• Maintain electronic libraries of briefings, clip art, and other marketing resources
• Maintain links to resources on Group or Division webpages, wikis, and file repositories
• Develop content management guidelines and protocols
• Ensure work adheres to Laboratory style guides, branding standards, as well as marking and release requirements
• Proof-read deliverables for spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Advise staff on best practices for producing effective graphics and publications
• Assist with file transfers from one system to another

Collaboration and Project Management

• Work with management and staff to determine project needs, timelines, expectations and priorities
• Proactively reach out to technical staff to discuss content, propose solutions, request inputs, review timelines
• Set up SharePoint folders in support of specific meetings; distribute link to speakers, track uploads and graphics work needed
• Collaborate with/support other artists in the Division
• Work independently; prioritize, track, and bring tasks to closure

Constant Innovation

• Constantly explore new avenues of creative expression
• Improve methods, processes, and resources where needed

Position Requirements:

• BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of visual design experience
• Strong concept, design and layout skills
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work successfully one-on-one with technical staff as well as thrive in a team environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) applications in Mac or Windows environments

• **This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**