Chemonics International is seeking a Specialist of Graphic Design. The Graphic Design Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment to produce original art for electronic and print projects and provide professional, creative, innovative, and strategic design guidance and brand compliance to Chemonics’ new business proposals, marketing materials, and client deliverables, including project reports, brochures, websites, and posters. The Graphic Design Specialist will apply strong design skills and a broad knowledge of current design techniques to all assignments and will employ analytical communication skills to assist internal clients in determining visual requirements for information they wish to convey. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Responds quickly to and prioritizes requests from global corporate clients, applying corporate and client brand requirements to create innovative, original designs and layouts with a strong sense of typography and appropriate use of color and fonts for accessibility and readability
• Solves design and visual communication challenges in a variety of formats (charts, infographics, maps, logos, posters, brochures, websites, and newsletters)
• Selects and edits appropriate photos that reflect Chemonics’ work
• Reviews requests for proposals and uses working knowledge of design to assist proposal teams in developing more attractive, innovative concepts to support technical information in proposals
• Creates easy-to-understand graphics that appeal to different types of audiences
• Coordinates production of printed materials and purchase of other graphics related materials with outside printers and vendors as required by project needs
• Helps train and mentor staff and shares knowledge with colleagues
• Researches and recommends hardware and software to improve core graphic design deliverables and expand department services
• Maintains and expands technical knowledge in graphic design and other technical interests by attending internal and external training (including those available digitally through Degreed, LinkedIn Learning, etc.), conferences, and other design-related events

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-4 years of professional design experience working in a design or advertising agency and/or corporate marketing and communications department
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word and Powerpoint (knowledge of Excel, Visio, and Power BI is a plus)
• Proficiency or a strong interest in video editing and motion graphics a plus
• Proficiency or a strong interest in UX/UI design a plus
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, solve problems creatively, and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of design history and typography
• Experience overseeing four-color printing through delivery
• Demonstrated knowledge of PC and Mac hardware/software programs
• A strong electronic portfolio with a variety of samples
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Apply by May 13, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

COVID-19 Recruitment Information
Chemonics International is continuously monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff and potential candidates is of the utmost importance to us and we continue to offer virtual interviews for all on-going recruits. On-boarding for new staff is offered in hybrid format through our Washington, D.C. and London, UK offices to accommodate remote workers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Chemonics requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated.