Title:

Graphic Designer

Description:

As a graphic designer, the candidate may be responsible for the following kinds of tasks:

• Brainstorming and mocking up design ideas
• Presenting ideas to clients
• Meeting with clients and adjusting designs to fit their needs or taste
• Projecting budgets and schedules
• Using computer software to execute designs
• Working with others, such as printers, programmers, developers or other technicians, to complete the final products
• Familiarity with MS Office, PDF, web, various other media files and formats, and the ability to convert between them for compatibility.
• Working with printing companies and other vendors to produce final products
• Experience working with website design and various web related technologies like Flash, CSS, XML and related languages.

Required Skills:

• 5 years of Graphic Design / Web Design experience
• Artistic Sensibility - In the last few decades, computer software and technology revolutionized the graphic industry.  Even so, there is no substitute for artistic sensibility.  Knowledge about design elements, such as color and composition, is vital for graphic designers.  Artistic ability and creativity are essential.
• Technical Skill - A graphic design job requires the technical skills to use design software programs such as Photoshop or Quark Xpress. You may learn other specific software in graphic design school; however, a genteral interest in computers and an aptitude for learning new technology will be beneficial.  As technology continues to develop, graphic designers hoping for longevity in the field need to be able to adapt.
• Communication Ability - Sometimes known as visual communication, graphic design requires the ability to effectively present ideas - both verbally and visually.  You'll need to be able to sell your ideas to clients and work with them to achieve the end product they want.
• Organization - Graphic designers need to be organized in order to meet deadlines and stay within a budget.  General business skills will come in handy as well.
• Problem Solving Ability - Graphic design is a brainteaser. Choosing just the right fonts, colors and lines to create a balancied composition, while simutaneously conveying meaning, is complicated.  In order to succeed in a graphic design job, you'll need to have strong problem solving skills and love a good challenge.

Desired Skills:

• B.S. Degree

Location:

Sterling, VA

Contact:

Catherine Gouldin, catherineg@c2portfolio.com, 703.444.0096

Minimum Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Clearance:

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