Journeyman - Senior Graphic Designer

$135,000 - $155,000/Yr

Darkstar Intelligence - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Bethesda, MD

Educational Services

About the position

DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a skilled Journeyman Graphic Designer to support a federal government client in Bethesda, MD. This full-time role focuses on developing high-quality visual and digital media products, collaborating with UI/UX designers to enhance user experiences. The position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance and involves creating various multimedia products while ensuring compliance with production standards and accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics, digital media, cartographic elements, and other multimedia products to meet project specifications.
• Use request management tools to provide timely and high-quality customer support for various communication requests.
• Partner with UI/UX designers in Knowledge Management to ensure that graphic elements enhance the user experience.
• Develop concepts and implement designs for web pages, mobile apps, newsletters, infographics, banners, ads, logos, and other digital content.
• Ensure all products comply with production standards, copyright laws, accessibility requirements, and public release clearances; conduct technical quality checks.
• Build approved concepts in HTML/CSS, adhering to responsive design principles.
• Provide cartography support as needed, designing thematic and reference maps.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree and 3+ years of experience, or no degree and 9 years of relevant experience.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
• Current CI Polygraph.
• Proficient in graphics and multimedia development, including digital media and cartography.
• Skilled in front-end web design, UI/UX principles, HTML/CSS, and responsive design.
• Photography and video editing experience.
• Capable of mentoring and training junior staff.
• Experienced in creating engaging graphic products across various media.
• Knowledgeable in design standards, copyright law, accessibility compliance, and public release protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough quality checks for technical accuracy.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Services
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Floating Holiday