Arpa-H – Graphic Design Support Specialist
| Company | Amentum |
|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s degree in graphic design or a related field
- Fourteen (14) years relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design or equivalent discipline
- Experience in print design and art direction
- Adept in state-of-the-art computer-generated graphics and current software packages; experience in computer graphics technology, graphic design and digital marketing
- Experience with web development applications or related field
- In-depth knowledge of PowerPoint and in preparing visual aids, including text and illustrations
- The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility Front Office environment
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance
Responsibilities
- Coordinating with technical personnel to generate graphics and visuals that capture complex technical topics in accurate and accessible visuals, including 2-D and 3-D illustrations, posters, videos, and models representative of products/concepts
- Developing “iconic” graphics that capture the focus and intent of programs, events, and evolutions relevant to the agency
- Curating images for the photography library, developing iconography, and designing PowerPoint and MS Word templates
- Contributing to the editing and quality control of briefs, presentations, and documents communicating the goals and strategy of the agency and/or mission offices and programs
- Ensuring brand compliance and messaging consistency
- Developing concepts, graphics, and layouts to meet ARPA-H needs, including banners, infographics, signature images, pop-up banners, and print designs
- Developing and supporting registration and information websites for events such as proposers days, industry days, technical reviews, offsite events, etc.
- Generating material, coordinating inputs, and supporting the updating and management of websites related to the agency, mission office, and/or specific programs and events
- Collaborating with team members for design, content, and branding, including the development of interactive content; using JavaScript to manipulate style sheets beyond US Web Design System standard
- Establishing and extending search engine optimization (SEO); implementing Google Analytics, search console, and tag manager
- Identifying SEO, general performance, and caching policy changes needed; deploy changes using GitHub, Docker
- Generating test pages; following US Web Design System standards and Digital Council guidance for privacy, security, and accessibility
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in video, graphic, and multimedia productions
- Experience in designing and developing promotional campaigns including branding
- Experience in visual design and web design including content planning, information architecture and screen flows
- Experience in product direction and user experience through mockups and prototypes
- Experience in design and developing mobile/web solutions, including large-scale web-based applications
- Experience in UI/UX design, mobile web development and game-based training
- ARPA-H experience
- Other ARPA agency (DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E, etc.) experience
- National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or Department of Defense (DoD) experience
- Experience in a R&D environment