Junior Graphic Designer at Artemis Arc

Artemis is seeking a full-time junior Graphic Designer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• 2-3 years of experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience supporting large, complex federal agencies, ideally VHA.
• Demonstrated experience developing content and graphics for social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Ability to interact and engage with executive-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Fluent in digital storytelling, technology and delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and related laws within the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of military and Veteran populations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical 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 get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.

Description

Artemis is seeking a full-time junior Graphic Designer. The expanding shortages in physician specialties, nursing, pharmacy and other occupations, coupled with an aging workforce, makes it imperative that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) maintains a first-class, competitive recruitment and retention program. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing a variety of traditional, print, video and digital communications and marketing products to support the organizational brand and help VHA’s recruitment goals.

This is a contingent hire position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, develop and produce innovative creative content for a variety of client-owned channels on a daily basis.
• Participate in strategic planning for creative storytelling across channels including websites, newsletters, social media and more.
• Manage all aspects of creative production, from concept to distribution.
• Translate complex messaging into visually appealing designs that are easy for audiences to understand and use.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to various requirements (e.g., photo dimensions, web feature stories, social media messaging) as well as deadlines of varied channels of distribution.
• Produce a variety of communication materials including, but not limited to, brochures, posters, factsheets, promotional displays, and graphics for print, paid media, web-based or social media platforms.
• Ensure products adhere to government visual standards for color, type, illustration, photography, animation and various print and layout techniques.
• Develop and maintain a photo library.
• Ensure all content adheres to Section 508 regulations.
• Support other duties and assignments as required by clients.

Client Information:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to provide veterans and their families with the services and benefits they have earned through their military service. The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities and serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.