Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate with proposal managers, technical writers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and produce graphics for proposals, corporate presentations, social media, and other related documents.
- Develop conceptual diagrams, infographics, and layouts that align with the project’s themes and messaging.
- Ensure consistency and adherence to brand standards across all visual materials.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of all graphic components within the proposal schedule.
- Participate in proposal/marketing strategy sessions to understand the project requirements and contribute creative ideas.
- Update and maintain a library of proposal/marketing graphics, templates, and other visual assets.
- Review and revise graphics based on feedback from proposal/marketing teams and clients.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and design trends to continuously improve the quality of proposal/marketing visuals.
- Digitally prepares Word, PowerPoint, .PDF, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign files/artwork for both print production and electronic delivery to meet customer specifications.
- Understand and be comfortable using file formats such as (JPEG, TIFF. EPS, PDF, PNG, PSD, AI, INDD)
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
- Multimedia design experience in a defense contracting environment desired; Familiarity with Government RFP processes and compliance requirements is preferred.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro)
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in English spelling and the use of proper grammar
- Skilled in proofreading
- Detail oriented graphically and in written content.
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, and color theory.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Has efficient graphic concept formulation skills and must be proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite programs.
- Can excel in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
- Is detail-oriented, a self-starter, and has strong organizational skills and the ability to create production-ready graphics and publications.
Education and Experience
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in graphic design, preferably in a proposal or technical writing environment
- 2+ years of relevant work experience supporting proposals for U.S. Government solicitations is desired