Graphic Artist - LLJP00001747

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Graphic Artist

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
Edit Illustrations and Artwork

Job Description:

Creative Design and Business Graphics
Design, layout and produce PowerPoint presentations, interactive digital posters, technical illustrations, logos, and promotional items
Create new designs from descriptions, back-of-the-envelope drawings and notes, or existing materials
Integrate dissimilar inputs with varying styles into a unified presentation; ensure design consistency
Clean up/reformat/organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet the Laboratory's level of professionalism
Apply knowledge of color theory, perspective, composition, and information design to every deliverable.

Organization, Asset Management, Quality Control:

Maintain electronic libraries of briefings, clip art, and other marketing resources
Maintain links to resources on Group or Division webpages, wikis, and file repositories
Develop content management guidelines and protocols
Ensure work adheres to Laboratory style guides, branding standards, as well as marking and release requirements
Proof-read deliverables for spelling, grammar and punctuation
Advise staff on best practices for producing effective graphics and publications

Collaboration and Project Management:

Work with management and staff to determine project needs, timelines, expectations and priorities
Proactively reach out to technical staff to discuss content, propose solutions, request inputs, review timelines
Set up SharePoint folders in support of specific meetings; distribute link to speakers, track uploads and graphics work needed
Collaborate with/support other artists in the Division
Work independently; prioritize, track, and bring tasks to closure

Constant Innovation:

Constantly explore new avenues of creative expression
Improve methods, processes, and resources where needed

Must Have:

BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent experience
5 years of visual design experience; the team is looking for a mid-level resource
Strong concept, design and layout skills
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work successfully one-on-one with technical staff as well as thrive in a team environment
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) applications in both Mac and Windows environments
A portfolio of work must be presented with the candidate's submittal. This can be either a link to a portfolio or submitting examples of work.

Clearance:

Candidates are required to have a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
TS/SCI is HIGHLY preferred.
Please do not submit candidates who do not meet this requirement.
This position requires working in a secured area approximately 75% of the time.



**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**

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