Senior Visual Information Designer - Code 103

ROGERCO, Inc. (RCI) is looking for a talented, seasoned graphic designer to join our creative team of artists to support a Navy client. Ideal candidates have an active Secret security clearance and previous communications work experience for the federal government, preferably defense. This position is on-site in Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities:

·        Provide timely, original creative content leveraging innovation, ingenuity, and industry best practices in graphic design

·        Use independent judgment and artistic creativity to move designs from concept development via sketching, drawing, and/or computer design to final design and hard copy delivery

·        Create visual impressions translating technical information and concepts using advanced computer software and/or by hand to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate customers

·        Develop overall layout and unique production design of various products (i.e., posters, business cards, publications, programs, booklets/pamphlets, annual reports, invitations, advertisements, template design for print/web, engraving products such as name tags, plates, plaques-metal, glass, acrylic and wood, drawing/sketching, signs, banners, brochures, logo design, and certificates)

·        Use a high level of discernment, imagination, and artistic knowledge regarding typography, layout, and formatting to create unique work products

·        Take original photographs leveraging creative ingenuity and previous experience as a photographer

·        Provide courteous, on-demand customer service, superb team collaboration, workflow initiations and adherence to office and design policies and procedures

·        Perform and/or oversee all necessary production work 

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance required
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree fine arts, communications, graphic design or animation
• 7 years of related experience in developing visual information and graphic art products for various print, exhibit, web-page design, digital audio/video, and on-line media.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium, OR Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and After Effects.
• Expert in designing and developing visual information and graphic art products with demonstrated knowledge and capable of running graphic production equipment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AP and appropriate DoD Style Guides
• A team-oriented outlook with outstanding customer service experience.
• Strong analytical skills along with discretion in performing specified work requirements. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively, to build and sustain working relationships with a vast team of diverse professionals.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan, 401k
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability