Graphic Designer

Description

Concept Solutions is looking for a Graphic Designer/Web Designer, this position will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining graphics and website updates for a federal agency. The successful candidate will ensure that the agency's modern graphical style is visually appealing, user-friendly, accessible, and aligns with the agency's mission and objectives.
 

• Designs, develops, and revises graphics using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, XD) based on direction from the federal customer. 
• Uses advanced desktop publishing, page layout, or typesetting software to design and develop high quality textual and graphic compositions to communicate complex technical information.
• Generates, manipulates, and integrates graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video generated with automated tools into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs.
• Create and implement design standards and style guides to ensure consistent branding across all platforms.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to translate their needs and ideas into design and functionality.
• Design, develop, and update websites and web applications using a variety of software applications, techniques, and tools.
• Ensure website design is optimized for desktop and mobile interfaces.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces for websites and web applications.
• Perform and analyze website performance tests, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Stay current with the latest design trends and technologies to keep the agency's web presence modern and effective.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 
• Minimum  of six years of experience as a graphics designer/web designer or a similar role.
• Experience with graphics using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, XD)
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, understanding and familiarity of E-Business practices, SharePoint, Tableau, JAVA, Perl, and FrontPage extensions and other relevant web design coding languages.
• Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Familiarity with federal government website standards and accessibility guidelines (Section 508/WCAG 2.0) is preferred.
• Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience.
• Prior experience working with a federal agency preferred (FAA experience a plus).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to work without supervision
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a Background Investigation check

COMPANY PROFILE:

As a small business, Concept Solutions has a large footprint- every person who flies domestically connects with us and may not know it! We are proud of our footprint in support of IT systems at the Federal Aviation Administration. The community has recognized our accomplishments with prestigious awards including Small Business Achievement Awards, The Washington Technology Fast 50 Ranking, DHS Small Business Achievement Awards, Winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Deloitte Technology in North America Award, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fast 50, and Best Places to Work in Virginia 2013-2018 and Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility 201

Benefits: 

Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.