Graphic Designer

Description
Are you a strong advocate for great design and storytelling in all its forms?
Are you interested in human-centered, mission-focused visual narrative creation?
Are your happiest moments creating alongside team members with skills sets separate than your own?
Are you the type of person that loves to research a design challenge or learn a new software to deliver the most effective solution options?
Are you looking for opportunities to level-up your creative project management skills?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a Graphic Designer/Artist within our Multimedia Design Group focused on human-centered and mission-focused design challenges. This group of creatives will provide technical staff, Lab leaders, military sponsors and public relations strategists with high-quality multimedia products.
As a Graphic Designer you will...

• Join an interdisciplinary design section of hardworking designers, illustrators, video producers, animators, Design Thinking practitioners, and other creative staff members.
• Become a core part of the creative team at the Lab and work with talented teammates to define all aspects of end-to-end visual experiences.
• Help us craft effective and impactful visual communication materials for internal and external deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed with the highest quality and on schedule.
• Respect branding guidelines while fearlessly exploring cutting edge design techniques.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions.
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images.
• Guide non-creative teams on design methodologies to help them build interesting and powerful concepts.
• Need to be comfortable with fast sketching and photobashing in real-time to help with concept development.
• Generate low-fidelity GUI prototypes (wireframes) to support UI/UX prototypes.
• Willing and able to travel 20%

Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• • A bachelor's degree in graphic design, traditional art, communications, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
  • 3+ years of professional experience to include demonstrated experience with design, illustration, animation, video, or communications.
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Experience working closely with colleagues to ensure on schedule, seamless workflows, and the delivery of the highest quality products within a cross-functional communications organization.
  • A self-motivated visual storyteller with demonstrated ability to assess situations, collaborate across the organization, make timely decisions, and communicate these decisions clearly, to all levels of the organization.
  • Unquestionable integrity with exceptional communication skills.
  • A portfolio that expresses interest in a wide variety of design disciplines.
  • Have an aptitude for learning and applying new software as required.
  • Proficiency in working with the Adobe Creative Suite and other industry standard design software.
  • The ability to work on both Mac and Windows platforms.
  • Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Experience any of the following areas: AR/VR, 3D, Photography, Video, Audio, Motion Graphics, VFX, and/or Simulations.
• Experience in UI/UX design and implementation.
• Experience with Data Visualization.

Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.