Journeyman Graphic Designer

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

JOB TITLE: Journeyman Graphic Designer
LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland
CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph
EDUCATION: Bachelor's with 3 years' experience or No degree with 9 years' experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Develops graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products.
• Utilizes request management tools to provide swift, high quality customer support for communication requests.
• Coordinates with UI/UX designer in Knowledge Management, to ensure graphics products provide an engaging and user friendly experience.
• Creates graphic designs for a variety of written and digital products.
• Develops design concepts and implements designs for new web pages, mobile applications, newsletters, ads, infographics, banners, illustrations, logos, and other types of digital content that will be presented online.
• Ensures products conform to all production standards, copyright laws, accessibility compliance requirements, public release clearances.
• Conducts technical quality checks.
• Manages an approved concept and build in HTML/CSS so it complies with responsive design principles.
• Provides Cartography support, as needed, to design thematic and reference maps.
• Experience with the following:
o Leading the development of graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia products.
o Front-end web design, UI/UX, HTML/CSS.
o Photography and video editing.
o Mentoring and trains junior staff.
o Creating graphics products that provide an engaging and user friendly experience.
o Creating graphic designs for a variety of written and digital products.
o Developing design concepts and implements designs for new web pages, mobile applications, newsletters, ads, infographics, banners, illustrations, logos, and other types of digital content presented online.
o Ensuring products conform to all production standards, copyright laws, accessibility compliance requirements, public release clearances.
o Conducting technical quality checks.
Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.
Bluemont is an E-Verify Employer. Follow this ink to view: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Graphic Designer?

A: To succeed as a Graphic Designer, key technical skills include proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), as well as knowledge of color theory, typography, and visual composition. Soft skills that contribute to success in this role include strong communication and collaboration skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to feedback. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Graphic Designer can effectively communicate visual ideas, meet client expectations, and continuously develop their skills to stay competitive in the industry.

Q: What is the career path for a Graphic Designer?

A: A Graphic Designer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior Graphic Designer, where they assist in design projects and develop foundational skills. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer, where they take on more complex projects, lead design teams, and develop expertise in specific design areas like branding or UI/UX. Ultimately, senior designers can transition into leadership positions like Creative Director or Art Director, or pursue specialized roles like Design Consultant or Design Educator, leveraging their expertise to drive creative vision and innovation.



Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. job posting for a Journeyman Graphic Designer in Bethesda, MD with a salary of $22 to $35 Hourly with a map of Bethesda location.