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Position Title: Visual Communications & Brand Design SpecialistPosition Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Visual Communications & Brandon Design Specialist opportunity.Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Visualization & 3D Model Production:
  • Produce accurate CAD renderings of reactor systems, containment structures, plant layouts, and key technology components using SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools — in close collaboration with engineering team members.
  • Create photorealistic visualizations (Keyshot, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar) of reactor concepts, site configurations, and technology assemblies for use in investor decks, board materials, government briefings, and public communications.
  • Manage the end-to-end 3D printing workflow: prepare and optimize print files, select materials, operate or coordinate with printing services, and deliver finished scale models for boardroom presentations, congressional office visits, conference exhibitions, and media use.
  • Maintain version-controlled design files as engineering designs evolve through NRC pre-application and licensing phases; document visual asset changes in coordination with the engineering team.
  • Develop visual explainer assets — cross-sections, labeled diagrams, animated or static system schematics — that enable non-technical audiences to grasp core technology concepts.
• Brand Identity & Visual Standards:
  • Own and evolve the company's visual brand system: logo usage, typography, color palette, iconography, data visualization style, and overall design language.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines documentation for use by internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Design and maintain master templates for recurring deliverables: board decks, investor presentations, one-pagers, fact sheets, government leave-behinds, conference materials, and social media formats.
  • Review all external-facing materials for brand consistency regardless of creator; provide design feedback and corrections as needed.
• Board, Investor & Government Materials:
  • Design high-quality presentation materials for board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising decks — translating text-heavy content from the communications specialist and leadership into visually compelling, polished outputs.
  • Produce briefing books, branded leave-behind packets, and visual one-pagers for DOE, NRC, and congressional meetings; design infographics that communicate complex regulatory, technical, or financial content for non-expert audiences.
  • Create conference booth graphics, pull-up banners, signage, and exhibit environments for trade shows and stakeholder events.
• Social Media & Digital Content:
  • Design and produce visual content across all company social channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube): static graphics, short-form motion graphics, data visualizations, and milestone announcement assets.
  • Maintain an organized digital asset library accessible to the full marketing and communications team.
  • Collaborate on visual storytelling for major company milestones — funding announcements, technology demonstrations, regulatory submissions, and leadership hires.
  • Ensure all digital content meets platform-specific format, resolution, and accessibility standards.
• Photography, Video & Multimedia:
  • Coordinate or directly execute photography and video capture for facility visits, laboratory milestones, leadership headshots, and team events.
  • Produce or oversee short-form video content: executive messages, technology explainers, and event recap content.
  • Edit and color-grade video assets; create basic motion graphics and lower-thirds for video deliverables.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering (design focus), Architecture, or related field — or equivalent professional portfolio in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of professional experience in visual communications, design, or technical illustration.
• At least 1–2 years in a startup, engineering, advanced technology, or science-adjacent environment.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD/3D modeling tool: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Rhino, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience producing 3D renderings for non-technical or stakeholder audiences.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing: file preparation, print operation or vendor coordination, and finishing.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and at least one of Premiere Pro or After Effects).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both technical visualization and polished branded communications design.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers or scientists to accurately represent complex physical systems.
• Comfortable operating independently in a resource-constrained startup with limited design infrastructure.

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• 6-9 years of experience in design and visual communications, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Prior experience creating visual assets for regulatory submissions, federal agency briefings, or Capitol Hill stakeholder materials.
• Photorealistic rendering experience using Keyshot, V-Ray, Blender Cycles, or equivalent.
• Motion graphics or animation skills (After Effects, Cinema 4D) applied to investor or public communications.
• Experience in nuclear energy, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated technology sectors.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping beyond FDM: SLA, SLS, or multi-material printing.
• AR/VR or interactive visualization experience for technology demonstration or stakeholder engagement.
• Travel Required: Approximately 15%.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Pay Rate Range: $50-75/hr.
• Location: Remote
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.