Digital Graphic Designer #5547

Target Hiring Range: $74,367 - $82,000

Department: Support Operations
Posting Date Range: 4/7/2026-4/21/2026
Pay Grade Range: $74367-$130143
Work Hours: 12:30pm- 9:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: Onsite

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $74,367 - $82,000

Only applicants who submit a portfolio will be considered.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is currently seeking a talented Digital Graphic Designer to join the Printing, Graphics, and Direct Mail’s (PGDM) graphic design team.

In this role, you’ll shape impactful visual experiences across the United States Senate by creating innovative digital media, dynamic interactive content, and visually compelling print publications. You’ll collaborate with a team of talented designers to elevate both internal and external communications, develop accessible and inclusive materials, and modernize legacy documents to meet today’s design and accessibility standards.

We’re looking for a designer who thrives in a collaborative environment, thinks strategically, and brings fresh ideas to every project. The ideal candidate is fluent in current design trends, comfortable leading or contributing to design consultations with internal partners, and skilled at translating complex requests into polished, modern solutions.

If you’re passionate about creating stunning visual work in a fast-paced environment, committed to making information accessible for all, and energized by thoughtful, detail-driven design, we’d love to see your portfolio.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Coordinates and manages the creation of a variety of digital media projects including social media ads, interactive PDFs, Email designs, animated gifs, and fillable forms. Creates e-Publications that include interactive maps, video, hyperlinks, scrolling frames, page buttons, pop-ups, and other interactivity. Ensures publishing activities follow digital accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.0 guidelines and performs user accessibility testing for digital media publications. Performs user accessibility testing for digital media publications. Develops the UI/UX for web and mobile document services and applications. Creates and designs a variety of print projects. Handles graphic production and creates graphic elements, assets, and visual treatments that adapt and flow with responsive design systems. Serves as a back-up to the section lead in his/her absence. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education
High School Diploma/ GED.

Required Work Experience

• At least two to three years of graphic design experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• In-depth understanding of accessibility standards and best practices including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ARIA.
• Experience with assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition) in conducting accessibility testing.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Dreamweaver.
• Advanced knowledge of established printing and graphics design principles, including practices used in composition, typesetting and publication layouts.
• Knowledge of accessibility legislation such as the Section 508 and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS/Javascript, accessibility regulations, WCAG, and Section 508 compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate staff, and resolve customer problems.
• Ability to effectively convey customer ideas in an appealing manner.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Dreamweaver, HTML, ARIA, and CSS, enabling seamless integration of designs into web platforms and ensuring optimal user experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator with a proven track record of producing visually compelling designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating a wide range of print and digital media, from initial concept through final execution, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members, ensuring exceptional user experiences across all digital products.
• Extensive knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all design work.
• Thorough understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and their application in modern design workflows.
• Proficient in accessibility testing tools, including WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and MadeToTag, to identify and resolve accessibility barriers in digital formats.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic or web design preferred.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to confer with customers and staff.
• Frequently moves boxes/ equipment weighing less than 50 pounds for various needs.
• This position requires in-person or virtual presence during meetings, and briefings with customers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.