Graphic Design Specialist in McLean, Virginia at In-Q-Tel

In-Q-Tel

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Graphic Design Specialist

US-VA-McLean

Job ID: 2025-1429
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing/Public Relations
IQT

Overview

Why Join Us?

At IQT, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that’s making a real impact to serve the nation. IQT invests in technology to help make the world a safer and better place—and we’re looking for people who are excited by the prospect of building their careers at the intersection of the startup community, venture investing, and government.

Description: As a member of the Marketing and Creative team, reporting directly to the Creative Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting IQT’s creative initiatives. This position is designed to support the development and execution of content strategies that enhance IQT’s brand awareness and deliver measurable value across our organization. You will support and enhance the organization’s brand through several visual communication efforts.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design and Visual Content Creation: Design print and digital communications using Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. Lead with curiosity and see beyond to support the design of social media campaigns, produce infographics, gifs, icons, video editing, simple animations, etc.
• Presentation Design: Key player to collaborate on the conceptualization, design, production, and editing of visually compelling slide presentations to be used for education, awareness-building, and high-level business development.
• Brand Management and Consistency: Ensure adherence to brand guidelines. Create and utilize templates as needed to instill inclusion amongst the company through design.
• Misc Tasks: Foster trusted partnerships and manage relationships with print vendors and teams across IQT. Supporting colleagues by responding in a timely manner, openminded communication with end users, and other related duties, as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of all typography, iconography, color, and layout
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant design work
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Graphic Arts education/experience in digital media/art, graphic design, or design related field
• 3+ years of successful graphic design experience with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications
• Thrive in entrepreneurial, team-oriented work environments; Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and optimistic
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a deadline-oriented environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.