Description:
JCS Solutions has a need for a Graphics Specialist to work closely with the Specialized Technical and Administrative Support Services, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSD (I&S)) and Staff Support Contract (US Marine Corps (USMC)) at Quantic, VA. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential.
Responsibilities:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Must demonstrate advanced to expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. This is a non-negotiable requirement.
- Knowledge of Adobe Premier, Aftereffects, and web development is not required, but preferred.
- Create and edit visual materials while following graphic design principles (alignment, hierarchy, contrast, repetition, proximity, balance, color, negative space) and elements (line, shape, form, texture, space, imagery, typography, and color) using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator on a daily basis.
- Edit briefing slides in PowerPoint (3 times a week).
- Create forms using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat (1-2 times quarterly).
- Create content that includes routine-to-complex graphics, publication design and layout, infographics, forms, briefs, illustrations, posters, logos, photography, videos, and websites.
- Examine how designs are viewed by their customer to ensure messages are communicated clearly and accurately.
- Create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers, designers, editors, supervisors, etc.
- Communicate with customers to establish the objective, design, and requirements of the project. Maintains contact with the customer about project progress and deadlines.
- Experience with Photography and Videography is not required, but preferred.
- Review products for quality control.
- Ability to work on several products concurrently while managing competing deadlines.
- Openness to continuous learning and knowledge sharing with peers.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a project team environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must
- Other duties as required.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD), and specifically the US Marine Corps (USMC) is a plus
Required Skills and Experience:
- Will be required to have a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET//SCI clearance
- Will be subject to drug testing
- Requires High School diploma or equivalent and five to six years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (a plus)
- For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.