Graphic Artist: Digital Content Producer

Designs and builds digital assets using images, illustrations, video, and audio content with a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.Contributes to the design team’s efforts to enhance the look and feel of the agency‘s online offerings.Deliver thoughtful digital designs for the brand and support rapid design changes when the world's needs changePlays a vital role in conceptualization of social media contentOpportunity to use illustration to tell the storyProven ability to conduct preliminary research and write initial content concepts to facilitate collaboration with the teamExcellent communication skills - managing competing priorities and communicating hurdles to your teamWorks under general direction of PM, Customer, and Creative DirectorThis position is onsite 5 days per week. Active Secret Clearance highly desirable, although NACI is minimum requirement Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated professional experience in graphic design and video editing, ideally focused in social mediaExperience managing competing priorities and communicating hurdles to your teamRequires understanding of web-based technologies and thorough knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere and/or other design-related applicationsSkilled in video editing, to include splitting/combining clips & stills, adding transitions, audio-over, text-over, etc.Comfortable analyzing source materials to include video footage, still images, and talking points and produce dynamic social content to tell the Army storyAbility to stay abreast of trends and storytelling methods on social media which will keep the Army’s content fresh and interesting.Proficient in PowerPoint; some presentation design will be required to manipulate layouts for branding compliance on project briefs and/or leadership presentations.Skilled in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Please include links to online portfolio or submit samples of design products Familiar with creating social media strategyExperience designing banners and digital assets for the agency's website relative to external communications.Working knowledge using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and IllustratorCandidate’s design skills should include envisioning the creation across multiple social media and traditional web platformsA good candidate willUnderstand how to span platforms and optimize the maintenance effortUnderstand how a social media campaign would build on the initial release of graphics and design elementsHave video creation and editing skills that support the social media and traditional platforms Have an eye toward storytelling and find the right speed and quality to tell the story well Secret Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.