Graphic Designer I Jobs

ARServices is looking for a Graphic Designer to support the NSWC Indian Head Division’s Corporate Communications Division. NSWC IHD’s Corporate Communications Division provides all internal and external communication products, services, policies and procedures in the areas of public affairs, strategic communication, visual information and protocol to develop awareness and understanding of NSWC IHD to internal, local, and national and international audiences. The division keeps the Commanding Officer, Technical Director and other command leadership apprised of external and internal information related to the command, employees, and public or congressional interests. The division exercises overall control, coordination, and direction of NSWC IHD public information, media relations, internal and strategic communication, environmental public involvement, security and policy review, visual information, and protocol activities through a proactive communication program.
The successful candidate will assist the Program Manager, working collaboratively and leading tasks to create various communications products and services such as news articles, livestreams, podcasts, posters, videos and photography. This position will support the Visual Information Branch in tasks supporting videography/audio, photography, layout, and design for products for internal and external audiences.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate exceptional communications skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced program management environment.
In this position you will require current Secret clearance.
Principal Duties

• Perform videography backup duties such as:
• Provide photography backup duties such as photo and/or camera operations at command events, award presentations, tours, working photos and studio photography set lighting; digital editing of photography; writing or gathering information for captions for photos; inserting metadata into photos
• Use the Government’s job-tracking entry form to record all VI requests, assign tracking numbers, describe job contents, and enter special instructions with metadata for each product produce
• Shoot national magazine-quality studio portraits using a variety of strobe lighting set-ups and available light; shoot events and meetings on location in controlled and uncontrolled environments using available light and portable strobes with power packs and reflectors; and shoot artistic images to be used in illustrations and magazine covers
• Capture, edit and preserve technical, business, and photojournalistic images to include studio and environmental portraits and events
• Assist with tasks related to command events and visits including, but not limited to, data entry, creation and distribution of event invitations, shipping/transport of event-related supplies, placing orders for event equipment from vendors, set-up and tear-down, check-in of guests at events, event recordkeeping, and other tasks as assigned
• Consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine the most effective medium to convey the objectives of the project
• Create multiple media products, including digital signage, website, social media, and other communication products
• Conceptualize, design, and produce industry-level technical and artistic illustrations, composites, graphic artwork/images and visual materials for products such as brochures, business cards, certificates, flyers, posters, videos, awards, exhibits, displays, logos, presentations, promotions, newsletters, magazines, social media, branding, and other creative content
• Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs
• Provide pre-event, on-site and post-event assistance to the command’s Protocol Officer and other Corporate Communications staff as needed
• Designing layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces
• Simplify complex technical ideas and text into comprehensible captions for a diverse group of readers
• Reviewing and proofreading designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Provide support for visual information (VI) products and deliverables to support command communication goals
• Maintain professional conduct during interactions with internal and external entities and follow military traditions and protocol
• Design, develop, and produce physical exhibits, displays, posters, and banners
• Support graphic design objectives by:
• Designing materials for traditional print, large format print, and digital projects
• Operate professional-grade poster printers and apply finishing techniques, such as mounting and lamination
• Organizing digital footage with video-editing software.
• Research online databases and artist works to acquire trending fonts, color palettes and design elements
• Recording and editing videos for special projects and events.
• Develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, newsletters, posters, exhibits and reports
• Photography and Videography Backup Support
• Provide design, graphics, and production services for plaques and custom framing/matting
• Visual Information Support
• Shooting and recording leadership messages, All Hands events, livestreams, training videos, and/or news and command events.
• Create visual concepts via computer software or by hand to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate employees and external stakeholders
• Selecting the appropriate equipment, such as the type of lens, microphone or lighting
• Possessing knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create 508-compliant print and digital products
• Event Support
• Provide editing into a professional audiovisual product in accordance with industry audiovisual standards, adhere to standards outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Presenting design concepts to SMEs and incorporating changes into final designs
• Use industry-level storytelling skills to compose and deliver creative photos and write compelling captions

Requirements
Clearance

• Secret – minimum clearance, current

Education

• Associate’s Degree (AS/AA) in fine arts, communications, graphic design or a related field

Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Project
• Five (5) years of professional experience are expected for this position
• Ability to analyze and prepare documentation and possess the ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
• Excellent oral and written communication; including technical writing, plain English writing, grammar, and formatting.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing surveys, inspections and assessments of facilities, buildings, and processes.
• Experience with automated systems, including database maintenance and ad hoc reporting
• Navy Physical Security (PS),
• Experience in photography and photo editing is desirable
• Experience providing pre-event, on-site and post-event assistance is desirable
• Knowledge and experience regarding Navy and regional PS, OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC, emergency management, FP, and contingency management programs and requirements.
• Experience with the review, development, updating and management of technical reports, plans, management systems, databases, and related documentation with regard to:
• Experience obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating complex textual and/or quantitative information to make comparisons among alternatives or to make recommendations to improve processes, operations, or policies
• Communication Security (COMSEC), and
• Prior military experience or previous support to the Department of Defense as a civilian or contractor
• Operations Security (OPSEC),
• Anti-Terrorism (AT),
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) policies and directives
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP),
• Force Protection (FP),
• Knowledge of energetics, ordnance development and storage requirements and processes.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new IT systems and software
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills
• Information Security (INFOSEC)
• Familiarity with NSWC IHD and/or the Department of the Navy
• Emergency Management,