Senior Graphic Designer

Requisition Id 16370 

 

 

 

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer who will focus on supporting the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF). This position resides in the Graphics Group in the Creative Services Division, Communications and Community Engagement Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Work proficiently in software programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Work closely with leadership and internal customers to apply graphics expertise to produce timely and visually effective communications tools for distribution to internal and external stakeholders including co-workers and peers, industry, academia, government sponsors and the public at large.
• Participate in planning for and production of significant deliverables, such as annual reports, brochures, digital and physical signage, posters, infographics, presentations, R&D achievement sheets and collateral for high-profile visits.
• Prioritize requests, coordinate and schedule workflow and facilitate production with printer or other vendors to meet tight, demanding deadlines and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Follow internal review processes to ensure highest quality products.
• Engage with team members in all areas of the communications process and contribute to the overall mission.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications

• A BS or BA degree in art, graphic design, or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in graphic design.
• Prior experience working with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to understand, follow, and implement complex instructions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility to handle multiple assignments for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional and collaborative demeanor under pressure both independently and with all levels of leadership, researchers, and staff—in a team-based environment.
• Strong skills in solving problems and developing and implementing solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Proficient in multi-page layout and design.
• Experience with electronic newsletter design preferred.

Special Requirements:

• All applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating applicable work.  This may be provided via a website link or as an attachment with application materials.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.  Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

 

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.  This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.  This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.