Graphic Designer /Multimedia Specialist

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction.  We would love to talk with you regarding that next step in your career.  

Zantech is looking for a talented Graphic Designer/Multimedia Specialist to provide comprehensive multimedia and graphics support for a premier Federal Government website (army.mil),  creating visual materials that communicate complex information to both federal stakeholders and a civillian audience. The position requires expertise in advanced design software and video production while maintaining strict adherence to Army.mil visual standards.

General Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Complete approximately 80 multimedia projects annually across varying complexity levels
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro) for design development
• Create forms, labels, brochures, slides, logos, posters, graphs, maps, booklets, and exhibit displays
• Ensure compliance with  Visual Guide specifications
• Manipulate video and integrate graphics, animations, sound, and text into consolidated products
• Assist in defining requirements and prioritizing graphic design work
• Coordinate bulk graphics and printing services with ONI Graphics and Print Shop
• Support both electronic and hard copy format requirements.

Key Duties include, but will not be limited to:

• Key Responsibilities: Create High-Impact Visual Products
• Design and develop 80+ multimedia projects annually (85% low complexity, 10% moderate complexity, 5% high complexity)
• Create technical, promotional, instructional, and informational materials including:
• Forms, labels, brochures, meeting and conference handouts
• Slides, logos, posters, graphs, maps, booklets
• Large exhibit displays and graphical design elements for websites
• Images and other presentation aids in electronic and hard copy formats
• Utilize Industry-Leading Tools
• Use government-provided advanced desktop publishing, page layout, and graphics software including:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Design and develop textual and media compositions to communicate complex information
• Video and Multimedia Integration
• Manipulate video and integrate graphic images, animations, sound, text and other video into consolidated and seamless video products
• Produce multimedia content that enhances user understanding and makes information easier to consume
• Collaboration and Standards Compliance
• Ensure all designs comply with the Visual Guide (colors for charts/maps, classification markings placement, etc.)
• Attend project planning and execution meetings to define requirements and prioritize graphic design work
• Collaborate with customers to translate complex ideas into clear visual communication
• Coordinate bulk graphics and printing services

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• Minimum of 3-8 years of relevant graphics/multimedia design experience, preferably in government or intelligence environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and present complex information clearly.

Required Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts, Visual Communications, or related creative field
• Preferred Certifications:

• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
• Avid Certified Professional for video editing
• Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro
• Certified Digital Marketing Professional required

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI, per contract requirements.

“Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!