Senior Associate Designer
GuidehouseAbout the role
Job Family:
Design & Production
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
The Senior Associate Designer will be responsible for preparing graphic designs for print and electronic proposals, client presentations, and other sales and marketing collateral. This individual will be responsible for creating proposal graphics from concept to production. They will develop marketing collateral, business practice conceptualization, and graphics in support of the proposal process. The designer will focus on proposal and sales work performed in support of the State and Local Government practice.
What You Will Do:
Design creative print and digital graphics, often from ideas described by an SME, working directly with the writing team to make sure the graphic conveys the intended messages.
Serve as the lead designer for proposals prioritized for a high level of service, working collaboratively with the desktop publishing team and proposal managers to deliver cohesive proposal graphics that consistently tell a story with visuals, from front cover to back cover and everywhere in between, engaging the creative strategist when needed.
Contribute to the development of a standard set of graphics (such as process charts, organization charts, and other info graphics) for your business segment that can be re-used often and shared widely.
Review and QC work so that it is delivered without typos or errors.
Assist with marketing materials development and production
Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Able to work evenings or on weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines.
What You Will Need:
Competency with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Illustrator and InDesign
Expertise in Microsoft Power Point
University Degree and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)
This is a hybrid role, ability to work out of the McLean, VA office as needed.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience with Federal proposals and other designs where white space is limited,
Experience designing complete proposal layouts in Word and/or InDesign.
Experience with production of large format products such as posters or signage.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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