Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Job LocationsUS-Remote

Job ID 2024-11823

# of Openings 1

Category Multimedia/Graphics

Overview

LMI is seeking a creative and detail oriented Graphic Designer to help revolutionize customer experiences (CX) with the Social Security Administration.

This individual will work as part of a cross-functional team, providing service design, user experience (UX), human centered design (HCD) support, through research, analysis, and recommendation activities associated with this transformation initiative. We are seeking a self-starter with expert consulting skills and experience spanning CX, UX, process improvement, and human centered design domains.

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success.

We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #TopWorkplace in the BuiltIn Workplaces! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute day-to-day graphic design support across various teams by transforming information into engaging visuals, products, and graphics to fully communicate ideas and concepts appropriately to the specific audiences.
• Develop graphic materials that align with client’s branding and voice
• Support designing and formatting client PowerPoint presentations with existing branding
• Create document designs, including covers, page layouts, inclusive graphics, and image selection
• Develop visual material while adhering to brand guidelines and ensuring proper messaging is being executed in all products.
• Design and edit PowerPoint presentations, certificates, brochures, posters, cover designs, report layouts. and other visual communications collateral.
• Execute projects from concept to final delivery, including all versioning, in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment under dynamic deadlines.
• Work collaboratively across teams.
• Prepare files for digital or offset printing
• Ensure that digital products are in compliance with all U.S. government section 508 accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Manage own workload and ensure deadlines are met
• Attend client meetings to discuss expectations and desired outcomes
• Present drafts to clients/team members for feedback

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience synthesizing complex information and conveying data and content in a visually compelling manner.
• Experience with large format printing.
• Experience with designing for multiple platforms including digital, print, social media, web, and presentations.
• Experience in developing content that meets U.S. government section 508 accessibility standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Demonstrated expert skill in developing professional PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.)
• Working knowledge of remote/virtual meeting environments such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx.
• Strong organizational skills (e.g. time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.)
• Strong presentation skills to present creative concepts, make recommendations about means of visual communication and imagery to senor leaders and program staff at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications including the ability to communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that designs accurately and effectively convey information.
• Knowledge of print and digital delivery processes and demonstrated ability to prepare print- and digital-ready files for government requirements.
• Ability to present graphic support in a compelling way to create support across different audiences.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize numerous projects happening concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Creative Suite (CC) Certification (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects.)
• Certification in other Graphic Design platforms.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Experience creating graphics related to the DoD.