Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.: Graphic Artist (2023 2848) New Mexico (HYBRID)

Graphic Designer is needed in Los Alamos, United States.

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Client: Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Contract: Temporary, Full-time

HYBRID

Graphic Artist

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Graphic Artist to provide HYBRID support to the IT program at a major national laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Job Description

You will plan, develop, and produce a variety of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) graphic design products for scientific and administrative publications, exhibits, and multimedia displays. Specific duties include conducting communication needs assessments, interacting with customers to analyze and develop content, and advising customers on Lab publication policies and procedures.

Note to Applicants:

• You must submit an online portfolio of recent work for consideration.
• You are encouraged to submit a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experience related to the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities:

• Help drive the future of Physical Experience and Exhibit Design at one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.
• Join the Multimedia Production (CEA-MP) group of Visual Designers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) to inform, engage, and inspire LANL’s workforce and visitors through the creation of dynamic, engaging, and on-brand signage, physical displays, and spaces.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in Los Alamos, NM
• Associate’s degree in Fine Arts and 5 years of related experience
• In lieu of a degree, additional experience may be applicable
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Thorough understanding of user-centered design principles (environmental, interior, behavioral, etc.) and the ability to conceptualize, design, and install best-in-class physical experiences across multiple platforms and spaces
• Knowledge of wayfinding principles and best practices, and how to correctly sign buildings for occupants
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex information and requirements into elegant and intuitive designs;
• Demonstrated knowledge of exhibit design, visual design, branding, typography, iconography, illustration, or infographics;
• An understanding of exhibit design best practices and production methods (offset printing, dimensional signs, museum and display graphics, etc.);
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and working knowledge of other relevant design software;
• An ability to work with, support, and advance LANL’s existing design systems, style guides, and web component libraries; and
• Experience maintaining and/or working within an existing brand design system.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and the capacity to understand and interpret technical and scientific concepts.
• Collaboration is critical in this position, so you will need experience working as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team, including the demonstrated ability to develop solutions for a wide range of complex design problems while effectively networking with peers inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze stakeholder and user needs and determine the structure, content, and format of communication products that best meet those needs.
• Personal project management experience in guiding strategic, multi-faceted, and iterative projects with a collaborative mindset.

Desired Qualifications

• Cross-disciplinary skills, such as writing, editing, photography, UI/UX design, and fabrication will be helpful in this position.
• Deep knowledge of print production processes, materials, vendors, and interior design principles will be particularly useful.

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2022.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $58,817.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Alamos, NM 87545: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Los Alamos, NM 87545