Graphic Designer

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Experience Needed to Be Successful:

• 5 – 7+ years of Graphic Design experience with evidence of some formal training in the field
• Strong layout publication and graphics design skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and PowerPoint experience
• Experience in the below technologies, tools, and / or platforms: Lightform Creator, Aquia Widen Hub, Brightcove, digital asset management systems
• Experience with Tableau; ability to create dynamic/interactive maps from a data source
• Experience with video production, web content, and social media
• Knowledge of both traditional and digital formats (including 3-D)
• Confident in the ability provide technical and/or artistic advice to staff about visual information
• Experienced creating wireframe mockups of new content for external sites
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to pivot creative direction with ease
• Ability to work directly with clients, especially agency leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ability to work creatively but with efficiency
• Collaborative
• Strong understanding of design principles and branding
• Skilled with document layout, promotional graphics, and infographics
• Illustration skill is a plus
• Knowledge of Drupal a plus
• Still photography and photo editing skills are a plus

Job Description (Career Site)

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.

Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Experience Needed to Be Successful:

• 5 – 7+ years of Graphic Design experience with evidence of some formal training in the field
• Strong layout publication and graphics design skills
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and PowerPoint experience
• Experience in the below technologies, tools, and / or platforms: Lightform Creator, Aquia Widen Hub, Brightcove, digital asset management systems
• Experience with Tableau; ability to create dynamic/interactive maps from a data source
• Experience with video production, web content, and social media
• Knowledge of both traditional and digital formats (including 3-D)
• Confident in the ability provide technical and/or artistic advice to staff about visual information
• Experienced creating wireframe mockups of new content for external sites
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to pivot creative direction with ease
• Ability to work directly with clients, especially agency leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Ability to work creatively but with efficiency
• Collaborative
• Strong understanding of design principles and branding
• Skilled with document layout, promotional graphics, and infographics
• Illustration skill is a plus
• Knowledge of Drupal a plus
• Still photography and photo editing skills are a plus

Basic Qualifiers:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
• Required Certification(s): None
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 5
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

The Type of Person That Will Excel:

• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
• Excellent communications skills.
• You have a “can-do” attitude and are willing to go beyond the basic requirements of the position.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Travel: None
• Telecommute Options: Remote, with occasional onsite collaboration when needed.

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions 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.