On-Call Graphic Designer

$39,435 - $67,040/Yr

ICF International - Reston, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Reston, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As an On-Call Graphic Designer for Proposals at ICF, you will play a vital role in supporting the Enterprise Growth Enablement and Proposals (EGEP) team. This part-time, remote position is designed for individuals who are passionate about graphic design and are eager to contribute to ICF's mission of creating a more prosperous and resilient world. The EGEP team is composed of experts in various fields, including capture and proposal development, market research, and technology, all working collaboratively to achieve success. Your contributions will be essential in producing innovative and engaging print and digital deliverables that align with ICF's brand and messaging strategies. In this role, you will partner with full-time members of the Enterprise Proposal Center (EPC) Design team on an as-needed basis, primarily during nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be responsible for creating a variety of visual materials, including data visualization graphics, digital illustrations, and page layouts, while ensuring compliance with corporate identity brand standards. Your ability to interact with technical and sales professionals will be crucial in developing concepts that effectively communicate solutions and strategies. This position requires a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail, as you will be expected to prepare and revise graphics quickly and accurately to meet solicitation requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in graphic design, with at least three years of experience in a corporate or agency setting. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and possess a strong portfolio showcasing your design work. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, but candidates must have reliable internet access and be available for communication during ICF's business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST). Join our team and bring your creative ideas to our important work, contributing to ICF's ongoing success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Create data visualization graphics, digital illustrations, photo collages, page layouts, presentations, and related creative deliverables in support of corporate proposal documents and special projects.
• Interact regularly with technical and sales professionals to develop concepts and execute designs that support solutions and messaging strategy.
• Uphold corporate identity brand standards.
• Prepare and revise graphics quickly and accurately while meeting solicitation compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation appropriate to the assignment and timeframe.
• Prepare graphics for both electronic and print delivery.
• Disseminate and archive finished graphics as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate in-house or design agency graphic design experience.
• 3+ years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Marketing Design, or related creative field.
• Expertise in translating data into visually appealing infographics and conceptual design that supports target audience directed messaging.
• Experience with print and digital publication design, and marketing collateral design and production, e.g., identity, promotional, marketing, and advertising.
• Understanding of branding concepts and ability to effectively support a brand through design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Experience working in a hybrid or fully virtual environment using Microsoft Teams.
• A strong portfolio of original graphic design work that is relevant to this role.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with proposal teams.
• Experience working with technical data.
• Experience working on Federal and/or State and Local government proposals.
• Experience working on projects for diverse industries.
• Experience working with the AI-enabled features of Adobe and Microsoft tools.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative work environment
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives