QinetiQ US - Fully Remote Junior Graphic Designer and Tech Writer

Graphic Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: QinetiQ US

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full-time, Contractor, Part-time

Job Description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Junior Graphic and Communications Specialist to support a client within the Department of Transportation. The role involves developing written and visual concepts that communicate ideas, inspire, and inform the DOT mission. This is a fully remote position aimed at graphic designers who can also write communications, website postings, and short articles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings and work with senior team members to define communications requirements and present graphical concepts.
• Write short articles and communications for review by senior team members.
• Collaborate to develop and deliver communications on policy changes, procedures, and other IT requirements.
• Enhance change management efforts and communications by providing visually appealing content.
• Provide graphic visual representations of information to enhance written materials, including emails and blog posts.
• Write and edit documents and web postings that conform to plain language guidelines and are section 508 compliant. Training will be provided.
• Design icons, animations, banners, and various attractive graphic products for print, digital, and web.
• Design infographics, flowcharts, and diagrams in coordination with senior graphic designers.
• Design and edit white paper products in Adobe InDesign.
• Develop graphics for PowerPoint slides, large-format posters, newsletters, etc.
• Propose new communications channels.

Requirements

• No formal workforce experience required, but a robust graphic design portfolio and at least two writing samples are needed.
• Excellent graphic design, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a similar field is required.
• The ability to obtain Public Trust clearance is mandatory.
• Ability to manage changing priorities quickly and deliver on time with evolving deadlines.

Technologies

The technological tools used in this role include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC, Premier Pro, After Effects, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, and Drupal.

Company Overview

QinetiQ US is a world-class team of professionals focused on delivering next-generation technology and products in various domains, contributing significantly to innovative research in areas like sensor science, AI, machine learning, and augmented reality. By working at QinetiQ US, employees play a vital role in enhancing the safety and security of various stakeholders.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

Joining QinetiQ US means engaging with complex challenges in a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to be authentic and feel valued. The company offers workplace flexibility and is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and their families.