Graphic Designer

Summary

Aptive partners with federal agencies to improve performance, streamline operations, and enhance service delivery through technology, creativity, and human-centered services. The Graphic Designer will create accessible, brand-consistent visual communications products for federal clients, translate complex information into engaging content, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality materials across print and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce a wide range of visual communications products — including infographics, presentations, publications, brochures, fact sheets, posters, social media graphics, digital signage, and other outreach materials — for print, digital, web, and social media channels
• Translate complex, technical, or sensitive information into clear, visually appealing content that is easy for diverse audiences to understand and use
• Apply Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent industry-standard software to develop, refine, and produce visual designs
• Collaborate with communications, program, and technical staff to gather requirements, take creative direction, and translate key messages into finished design products
• Maintain visual and brand consistency across all deliverables, following client branding guidelines and style standards
• Ensure all designed products meet Section 508 accessibility requirements, and remediate compliance issues as needed
• Plan, generate, and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership, while managing multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines
• Incorporate feedback from clients and stakeholders to revise and finalize design deliverables within established timelines
• Support additional creative and visually related duties as assigned, which may include event and exhibit materials, video or motion graphics, and photo/digital asset library management

Skills

• Strong portfolio
• Demonstrated experience developing a wide range of visually engaging communications products for federal clients
• Previous experience in graphic design, visual communications, or creative production
• 4 years of professional graphic design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio of work samples required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud/Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent industry-standard design software
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility guidelines and standards
• Demonstrated experience translating complex information into clear, visually engaging content for a variety of audiences
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience supporting complex projects within the federal government
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (or higher clearance level, as required by the specific contract)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• strong portfolio
• demonstrated experience developing a wide range of visually engaging communications products for federal clients
• previous experience in graphic design, visual communications, or creative production
• 4 years of professional graphic design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio of work samples required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud/Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent industry-standard design software
• Understanding of Section 508 accessibility guidelines and standards
• Demonstrated experience translating complex information into clear, visually engaging content for a variety of audiences
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience supporting complex projects within the federal government
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (or higher clearance level, as required by the specific contract)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment

Benefits

• Remote, hybrid, or fully onsite work arrangements, depending on the contract
• Occasional travel for client engagements, in-person meetings, or events may be required