Web Graphic Designer (Mid)

Job Family:

Software Development & Support

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Design professional-grade web graphics, data visualizations, user interface (UI) elements, web banners, and infographics tailored to distinct target audiences.

• UI & Prototype Design (Figma): Own the end-to-end design of wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive clickable prototypes within Figma to validate user experiences before development.

• Web & Layout Prototyping: Collaborate with web developers to build intuitive wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity page layouts that align with brand guidelines and modern usability standards.

• Client Consultation: Interface with internal project managers and external client stakeholders to capture requirements, provide professional design recommendations, and map out creative project lifecycles.

• Multimedia Support: Provide cross-functional design support for executive presentation decks, digital slick sheets, interactive PDFs, and electronic communication materials.

• Asset Optimization: Ensure all digital files are optimized for fast web performance, responsive mobile viewing, and structural accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 compliance).

• Developer Collaboration: Prepare design files for seamless engineering handoff, leveraging Figma’s inspect tools to provide developers with precise specifications, spacing guidelines, and exported assets.

• Client & Team Consultation: Partner with cross-functional project teams to capture business requirements, run design reviews, and present iterative design concepts directly to stakeholders.

• Asset Optimization & Accessibility: Ensure all digital solutions are optimized for fast web performance, responsive mobile display, and federal accessibility mandates (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG compliance).

What You Will Need:

• Four(4) years of overall experience, 3 years of professional graphic design experience, with a heavy emphasis on web-first or digital-first production environments.

• Advanced, day-to-day proficiency in Figma (including auto-layout, variables, components, variants, and interactive prototyping).

• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with expert-level command of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint), with a proven ability to turn dense text or data into scannable, visually elegant presentation slides.

• A diverse digital portfolio demonstrating clean web layout design, typography, brand consistency, and complex data visualization samples.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Fine Arts, Web Design, or a related field .Four (4) years of directly relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).

• US Citizens and Green Card holders only.

• No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Frontend Basics: Foundational knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 to ease collaboration boundaries with developer teams.

• Content Management Systems (CMS): Hands-on experience designing for or maintaining sites within enterprise CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or Microsoft SharePoint.

• Consulting Exposure: Previous experience working within a management consulting environment or supporting public sector/federal agency communications.

• Accessibility: Strong understanding of Section 508 or WCAG web accessibility guidelines regarding color contrast, typography readability, and screen-reader friendliness.

• Consulting or Federal Experience: Previous experience working within a management consulting environment or supporting public sector communication initiatives.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to cr