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Unissant

Graphic Designer

Reston, VA · On-site

$38K/yr

This will include optimal selection of type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to ...

Unissant

Graphic Designer

Reston, VA

$38K/yr

This will include optimal selection of type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to ...

Jaunty

Graphic Designer

Albany, NY · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

... resolution, font management, and production file preparation * Experience producing digital ... Experience designing for consumer packaged goods, particularly packaging and retail marketing ...

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How much do font designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for font designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a font designer?

A Font Designer is a professional who creates and develops typefaces for digital and print use. They focus on designing unique letterforms, ensuring readability, and maintaining aesthetic appeal. This involves understanding typography principles, using specialized design software, and often customizing fonts for branding or specific projects. Font Designers may work for design agencies, type foundries, or as independent creators. Their expertise combines artistic creativity with technical precision to produce functional and visually appealing fonts.

What are the typical responsibilities of a font designer and how do they collaborate with other creative professionals?

Font Designers are responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and refining typefaces for digital or print media, which involves sketching letterforms, digitizing designs, and testing their usability across various platforms. They often collaborate with graphic designers, UI/UX teams, and software developers to ensure font legibility and brand consistency. Regular feedback sessions and project meetings are common, facilitating alignment between the design vision and technical constraints. This collaborative process allows Font Designers to produce typefaces that not only look aesthetically pleasing but also perform well across different mediums and applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the font designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Font Designer, you need a strong background in typography, graphic design, and an in-depth understanding of type anatomy, usually demonstrated through a degree in graphic design or a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, FontForge, and Glyphs, as well as familiarity with font development and testing tools, is essential. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality, visually appealing fonts that meet both the artistic needs and technical requirements of clients and projects.

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Infographic showing various Font Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,148 per year, or $40 per hour.

Graphic Designer

Unissant

Reston, VA • On-site

$38K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Unissant, Inc. is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. We meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise computing and processing solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our workforce continually strives to advance y(our) collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and we are looking for further talent to join that effort!To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com
Job Description
We are seeking a Graphics Designer to support our corporate team.
Please speak to the relevancy of your work experience in your cover letter.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Graphics Designer with experience in print, web and social media. We are looking for a creative and energetic individual who can work collaboratively with senior staff on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. This role will often take direction from either written and/or spoken ideas and will need to convert them into images, layouts and designs. This role is responsible for supporting both the Federal and Commercial proposal graphics work, as well as, helping to drive the creative direction of the company's marketing campaigns, website content and design, social media posts and internal graphics. The successful candidate should have an intimate understanding of marketing concepts, especially in the technology sector. The candidate will use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects for both marketing and proposal graphics working with text and images. This will include optimal selection of type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running as soon as we bring on a new client or project. This role is a corporate shared resource and will report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38,000.00 /year
Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or related field; or, combination of substantial related experience, training, and education may substitute.

Work Experience:
  • 4+ years in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agency
  • Extensive experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw and other tools for printing on digital press and web
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Muse is a bonus
  • Experience in developing commanding PowerPoint and Keynote presentations for webinars, training programs, and speaker events
  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and other web publishing tools like WordPress and Drupal

Job Skills:
  • Offering input to creative meetings and sharing ideas
  • Producing effective designs for all media to include social media branding and communication launches
  • Maintain digital and print brand consistency
  • Ability to think big picture and strategically while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
  • Communicating with senior team members to receive feedback
  • Liaising effectively with clients and other team members
  • Supporting the team throughout the execution of marketing campaigns and proposal projects
  • Create visual aspects of marketing materials, websites and other media, including infographics
  • Put together disparate elements of a design created by another professional, such as the icons, photographs and other components necessary for a website design
  • Support all internal communications

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
  • N/A

Communication Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to write clear and concise creative content
  • Strong editing skills
  • Strong collaboration and teaming skills

Travel:
  • Willing to travel occasionally as needed (up to 10%).

Environmental Requirements:
  • Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
  • May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds
  • Flexible in working extended hours

Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.
Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)

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