Graphic Designer

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1730

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Washington, D.C.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join a fast pace team! The employee shall provide computer-generated graphics and creative consultation in order to develop original artwork, visual aids, and typographic layout. Computer-generated products must be created specifically as required by project for either print media or digital display. The individual shall create graphics for websites, social media, digital displays (e.g., TV monitors), and printed products, among others.

The products may be delivered to the customer in various formats as required, including, jpg, PDF, etc.

The Contractor shall also provide creative consultation and production services in order to develop various publications including, but not limited to annual reports, multi-color brochures, graphic illustrations, posters, PowerPoint presentations, charts, program booklets, conference and marketing collateral materials, courtroom exhibits, special events, educational programs, standard forms, award certificates, mail-merge documents, and other graphic art-related print and web products.

• Degree in graphic design or related field with at least ten years of experience at the intermediate level.
• The employee will also provide “pre-press and post print” production services. This includes preparing and generating print-ready files for release to commercial print vendor(s). Employee will be required to properly pre-flight print projects—verify that all images are converted from RGB to CMYK, are of suitable resolution (minimum 300 dpi at 100%), bleeds are extended properly (1/4 inch), font conflicts are resolved, and all packaged files are adequately cleaned up and unnecessary artwork removed.
• The employee will use a variety of client provided hardware and software applications to create print, digital and web products, including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and MS Office Suite.

3 - 5 years

Expert knowledge in industry standard publishing applications to include Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Professional) plus demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite (must have digital portfolio) and Flash, PowerPoint, etc.

Highly skilled on the Mac platform is required.

Possess minimum of seven years professional experience in the graphic design and or publishing industry.

• Advanced expertise in graphic design practices and the use of industry-standard software
  products, such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe
  Professional Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
• Basic skills in proofreading are required. Capability to proofread and edit assigned projects.
• Ability to comprehend printing parameters, such as composition, format, paper type, and other printer instructions.
• Capability to create innovative designs, concepts, and visual styles for print and web publications, displays, and presentation materials.
• Ability to create visual representations from verbal or written descriptions of complex financial concepts, objects,…