Junior Graphic Designer

POSITION 3: GENERAL GRAPIC DESIGNERRoles and Responsibilities:· Creates and designs informational materials (both print and digital) to communicate scientific, medical, and public health informational messaging. Works independently and as a team of designers to create products.· Ensures all graphics products meet the organization’s branding requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, health equity guiding principles for inclusive communication, and other standards as identified.· Uses graphic design project management system to track status of assigned jobs, ensuring timely and efficient completion of projects.· Informs Team Lead of projects’ status and engages their support as needed to solve complex graphics problems and or challenging customer issues.· Attends team meetings, provides valuable input, and maintains strong, positive interoffice and client relations. Basic Qualifications:To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:· Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder.· Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.· Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and/or Visual Communications.· 2 years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel as related to creating visual communication products.· 2 years of graphic design experience, including typography, color theory, and layout design.· A solid portfolio of work and sound recommendations that reflect clear knowledge and application of graphic design principles. Strong organizational skills for filing and document structure to support efficient team workflow.· Human-centered design skills, including storytelling and implementing end-user design techniques and practices for intended audiences.· Clear client and colleague relations and communication, open to critique, challenges, changes, and conversation about design rationale explanations and implementations.· Ability to work effectively in an environment that supports teamwork, cooperation, trust, and the ability to work independently. · Willingness to share knowledge with multi-talented group of creative professionals from beginner to advanced.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:· Experience designing for public health organizations.