Graphic Designer Ii 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

• Shooting and recording leadership messages, All Hands events, livestreams, training videos, and/or news and command events.
• Reviewing and proofreading designs for errors before printing or publishing them
• Photography and Videography Backup Support
• Recording and editing videos for special projects and events.
• Operate professional-grade poster printers and apply finishing techniques, such as mounting and lamination
• Selecting the appropriate equipment, such as the type of lens, microphone or lighting
• Provide support for visual information (VI) products and deliverables to support command communication goals
• Provide editing into a professional audiovisual product in accordance with industry audiovisual standards, adhere to standards outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Provide design, graphics, and production services for plaques and custom framing/matting
• Organizing digital footage with video-editing software.
• 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
• Designing materials for traditional print, large format print, and digital projects
• 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
• Perform videography backup duties such as:
• Possessing knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create 508-compliant print and digital products
• Develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, newsletters, posters, exhibits and reports
• Create multiple media products, including digital signage, website, social media, and other communication products
• Event Support
• Support graphic design objectives by:
• Designing layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces
• Using digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs
• Design, develop, and produce physical exhibits, displays, posters, and banners
• Use industry-level storytelling skills to compose and deliver creative photos and write compelling captions
• Presenting design concepts to SMEs and incorporating changes into final designs
• 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
• Consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine the most effective medium to convey the objectives of the project
• Provide pre-event, on-site and post-event assistance to the command’s Protocol Officer and other Corporate Communications staff as needed
• 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
• Simplify complex technical ideas and text into comprehensible captions for a diverse group of readers
• Create visual concepts via computer software or by hand to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate employees and external stakeholders
• Maintain professional conduct during interactions with internal and external entities and follow military traditions and protocol
• Visual Information Support
• Research online databases and artist works to acquire trending fonts, color palettes and design elements
• 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
• Capture, edit and preserve technical, business, and photojournalistic images to include studio and environmental portraits and events

Requirements
Clearance

• Secret – minimum clearance, current

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in fine arts, communications, graphic design or a related field

Experience

• Ability to analyze and prepare documentation and possess the ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Proven ability to create, design, format, edit, and maintain a variety of print and digital media
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and the ability to create 508-compliant print and digital products
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Project
• Excellent oral and written communication; including technical writing, plain English writing, grammar, and formatting
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
• Five (5) years of professional experience are expected for this position

Desired Qualifications

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