Fully Remote Junior Graphic Designer and Tech Writer Job at QinetiQ US in Mc Lea

Content Summary: Fully Remote Junior Graphic Designer and Tech Writer at Mc Lean, for QinetiQ US Company Overview: We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ USs dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview QinetiQ US is seeking a Junior Graphic and Communications Specialist to support a client within the Department of Transportation to develop written and visual concepts that communicate ideas and inspire and inform the DOT mission. This is a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

QinetiQ US is looking for a graphic designer who can also write communications, website postings, and short articles. Key responsibilities are: • 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 with the team to develop and deliver communications on policy changes, procedures, and other IT requirements • Enhance change management efforts and communications by providing graphically pleasing communications • Provide graphic visual representations of information to enhance written materials, including emails and blog posts, and to present information quickly and clearly. • Write and edit documents and web postings which conform to plain language guidelines and are section 508 compliant. Plain language and 508 compliance training will be provided. • Design icons, animations, banners, and various types of attractive graphic products for print; digital and web/Internet for review by senior team members • Design infographics, flowcharts, and diagrams in coordination with senior graphic designers to convey complex IT and cybersecurity information • Design and edit professional white paper products in Adobe InDesign in coordination with senior graphic designers and subject matter experts • Work with senior graphic designers to enhance branding within agency guidelines • Develop graphics for use in PowerPoint slides, large-format posters, newsletters, etc. • Technologies include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC, Premier Pro, and After Effects, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, and Drupal • Propose new communications channels • Able to both take direction and think outside the box Requires Required Qualifications: • No formal workforce experience required- robust graphic design portfolio and at least two writing samples required • Excellent graphic design, written, presentation and verbal communication skills • Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or similar required • The ability to obtain Public Trust clearance is mandatory • Ability to change priorities quickly and deliver on time with evolving deadlines Accessibility/Accommodation Company EEO Statement: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Apply Job!