Junior Graphic Designer

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government.  We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun!  Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance has an opportunity for a Junior Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer (Junior) will support the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-7 COMMSTRAT branch in developing high-quality visual products to enhance communication strategies. The designer will produce graphics for digital, print, and multimedia platforms, ensuring products align with communication objectives and adhere to DoD and Marine Corps standards. Duties include conceptualizing and designing visuals, preparing final files for production, and collaborating with communication specialists, photographers, and videographers to ensure integrated, impactful messaging. The role also includes maintaining an organized archive of graphic assets and supporting the development of materials for events, campaigns, and official publications.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience creating visual products including graphics, illustrations, and layouts for digital and print media.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Ability to translate communication objectives into effective visual concepts tailored to specific key audiences.
• Knowledge of formatting requirements for multiple platforms including web, social media, and print.
• Skilled in creating graphics in various formats (.pdf, .jpeg, .gif, .eps, .PSD, vector files) for use in official communications.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management of visual information products, including archival standards.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in military or government communication environments.
• Understanding of Marine Corps and DoD branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Ability to support multimedia teams by integrating graphics into videos, presentations, and other products.
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance for accessibility in visual products.
• Experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, or marketing campaigns.

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.  We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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