Graphic Design & Printing Specialist

Graphic Design & Printing Specialist

Bright Key is seeking an experienced Graphic Design & Printing Specialist in the Washington, DC area! The Graphic Design & Printing Specialist supports a large organization by delivering high-quality visual design and print production services. This role combines creative design expertise with hands‑on operation of high-volume print and copy equipment. The specialist will create and maintain a wide range of visual materials—from print collateral and signage to web graphics—while ensuring production quality, brand consistency, and timely delivery.

• On‑Site, First shift, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00am‑5:00pm
• Location:
  
  Washington, DC
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience, including advanced use of Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing graphics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud tools, including:
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • In Design
  • Acrobat
• Experience with Microsoft Access Database and Dreamweaver preferred.
• Experience operating high-volume print and copy equipment in a production or print shop environment.

• Design and produce visual materials including training guides, office signage, presentations, reports, and interactive exhibits.
• Create and edit graphics for digital platforms, including webpages and internal communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate concepts and requirements into effective visual solutions.
• Ensure brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and visual consistency across all materials.
• Prepare final files for both print and digital distribution.
• Convert print materials to Web‑ready formatting.

• Operate and maintain high-volume print and copy machinery.
• Manage print jobs from intake through finishing (e.g., binding, cutting, tabbing, and packaging).
• Monitor print quality, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate service when needed.
• Maintain inventory of paper, toner, and print supplies.
• Prioritize and manage multiple production requests to meet deadlines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DOJ Public Trust clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Candidates must have or be able to obtain a SECURITY CLEARANCE (Public Trust).

Bright Key is dedicated to being an organization where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We expect all our employees to maintain a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Our focus is on merit‑based standards in all hiring, promoting, performance evaluations and employment decisions. We strive to be a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds can succeed and thrive, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status.