Graphic Designer - DoD Secret clearance.

Ipkeys Technologies - Panama City, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Panama City, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in providing graphic design and marketing support for interactive multimedia courseware. This position involves designing and developing a wide range of media that supports various instructional approaches and strategies. The Graphic Designer is expected to create diverse media types, including photography, animations, audio, digital video, still images, 3D simulations, schematics, diagrams, and both 2D and 3D graphical representations. The role requires a strong understanding of the principles of graphic design to produce high-quality outputs for print, online publishing, and multimedia applications. In addition to media creation, the Graphic Designer will prepare graphics and illustrations based on concept drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions. They will assist in analyzing training and media requirements to determine the best visual approaches for instructional strategies. The designer must be able to conceptualize and produce quality graphics based on scripts and storyboards, ensuring that all visual elements align with the educational goals of the courseware. The position also involves reviewing digital photo needs, creating shoot lists, and taking necessary photos to support the design and development of courseware. The Graphic Designer will work independently, traveling to various locations to coordinate photo shoots, ensuring that all images are clear and well-lit. They will process raw photographs, including editing and digitizing, while adhering to naming conventions for easy retrieval. The role requires effective time management skills to maximize productivity and meet deadlines, as well as a commitment to self-development through available training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a wide range of media including photography, animations, audio, digital video, still images, 3D simulations, schematics, diagrams, and graphical representations for courseware.
• Prepare graphics and illustrations from concept drawings, sketches, models, and written/verbal instructions.
• Assist in analyzing training and media requirements to determine the best visual approaches for instructional strategies.
• Conceptualize and produce quality graphics based on scripts and storyboards.
• Review requirements for digital photo needs, create shoot lists, and take necessary photos for courseware development.
• Work independently to travel to locations and coordinate photo shoots with teams.
• Ensure all photos are clear and have appropriate lighting.
• Process raw photographs, including editing and digitizing, while following naming conventions for storage and retrieval.
• Plan daily activities to maximize personal output within company policy and supervisor's instructions.
• Engage in self-development by being receptive to training opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the latest versions of graphic software programs and familiar with SCORM and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles to produce high-quality outputs for print, online publishing, and multimedia.
• Extensive knowledge of design elements such as line, shape, texture, space, size, value, color, balance, symmetry, rhythm, and typography.
• Skilled in time management to multi-task and meet production deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a diverse clientele.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital photography equipment and editing software.
• Familiarity with traditional and electronic file creation for publications.
• Ability to troubleshoot within graphics application software.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling