Senior Visual Designer

$78,823 - $123,716/Yr

National Education Association Rhode Island - Washington, D.C., DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, D.C., DC

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Graphic Designer position is a two-year term role focused on creating visually appealing designs for both print and digital media. The designer will manage graphic design tasks, refine projects, and generate creative ideas to enhance brand consistency and user engagement across multiple platforms. This role allows for telework with manager approval and involves collaboration with other professionals to ensure cohesive project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create original graphic art for print media, websites, and multimedia projects.
• Develop project concepts and production schedules with clients.
• Discuss delivery methods, audience, message, vehicle, budget, and product specifications.
• Work with outside vendors to produce ad hoc projects.
• Prepare job specifications and send completed digital files to prepress or print vendors.
• Review and evaluate color corrections and proofs for accuracy.
• Collaborate with other graphic artists and production personnel to design and produce projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least six years of progressively responsible professional experience in print and digital design.
• Demonstrated mastery of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Understanding of print and digital processes and file preparation.
• Adept at conceptual thinking and problem-solving with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Strong sense of design and aesthetics, including color theory, typography, and composition.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest or experience in animation and motion graphics.
• Experience negotiating printing specifications and costs with clients and external vendors.
• Knowledge of the Mail and Direct Mail industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare plans.