Graphic Designer/ Illustrator Lead

Graphic Designer/ Illustrator Lead

Wyandotte Technologies, a leading provider of professional services and solutions to the Department of Energy has a long-term contract opportunity for a Graphic Designer/Illustrator Lead at Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) for its Public Affairs Office in Lakewood, Colorado. The ideal candidate will bring creative ideas forward and inspire new concepts toward client projects. The primary objective is to uphold and elevate WAPA’s public image, disseminate critical information, and engage audiences through multiple platforms, always ensuring consistency, accessibility, and high standards. This position will embody a spirit of innovation and creative solutions, while adhering to regulatory mandates and guidelines, as it contributes significantly to open and effective communication.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with stakeholders to designing and producing a variety of visual products both in print, and on-line.
• Conceptualize, design, and produce routine agency publications—flyers, brochures, fact sheets, presentations, etc.—that communicate essential information to employees, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Create agency publications from initial concept to final distribution both in print and on-line.
• Extend design support to digital platforms, including tailored graphics for social media, the intranet, website, and email.
• Ensure that all designs are optimized for on-line engagement, consistency, and adherence to 508 standards.
• Work closely with various agency departments of gather specifications, receive feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
• Manage the entire design process from conception to final distribution—in print or on-line.
• Must have a basic mastery of English language, including proper use of punctuation, grammar and spelling in order to compile professional-level reports of monthly activities. These skills will also be used for proofreading to assure materials submitted to the client are of the highest possible quality.

Education Requirements:

• College degree in Fine Arts preferred or an equivalent of education plus experience
• Training/experience in photography/video and applicable editing software

Job Requirements:

• Expert level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software for print and web design including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel to prepare publications and artwork for the various types of output formats, such as offset printing, in-house reproduction, and the internet.
• Must have working knowledge of SharePoint.
• Design and create products using state-of-the art graphics design knowledge on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• No relocation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80228