The Role
Lead visual conceptualization, design, and production of magazines, newsletters, and technical reports. Create/retouch art, manage full production lifecycle, ensure Section 508 and federal publishing compliance, and support web, social, and exhibit materials while coordinating with technical staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Graphic Designer II
Level: Journeyman | Work Location: Hybrid – McLean, VA
⚠ This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layout of publications and promotional materials, including the customer's flagship research magazine, newsletters, and technical reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Level: Journeyman | Work Location: Hybrid – McLean, VA
⚠ This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization, creation, and final production layout of publications and promotional materials, including the customer's flagship research magazine, newsletters, and technical reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and produce professional graphics, covers, and layouts for magazine components and technical reports
- Incorporate text, photos, charts, and illustrations into cohesive, well-balanced designs
- Create or enhance supplemental art, including diagrams, line art, and logos, to convey complex concepts
- Manage the full production lifecycle, including figure/photo selection, retouching, cropping, and sizing
- Provide design support for social media, web content, posters, and exhibit materials
- Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material
- Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards
- Lead small design initiatives and coordinate workflows with technical staff
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field
- 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout
- Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
- Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred
- Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or related field
- 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout
- Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
- Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment
- Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
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The Company
What We Do
Red Carrot delivers data-inspired, measurable success to fuel your growth. We are consistently responsive and adaptive to the ever-changing market dynamics. Our team is readily available to empower your projects for today’s market. Red Carrot supports clients on projects across many industries. Our team is ready to tackle your biggest Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions challenges.
