Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist

Job#: 3030290

Job Description:

Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative and talented Multimedia and Graphic Design Specialist to support strategic communications and public affairs initiatives on behalf of a federal agency. This position is for a visual storyteller who can translate important topics into compelling multimedia and other visual products for broad public audiences. You will collaborate with government public affairs staff and high-level agency officials to develop high-impact visual content for various communication channels.

Work Environment

This position is hybrid. It will begin with full-time onsite work at a federal agency in Washington, DC, for an initial period to establish a presence. Following this, the role will transition to a hybrid model with 2 remote workdays per week, pending approval. Occasional travel is required, sometimes with short notice, to support time-sensitive events and official engagements, including potential national and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end photography, multimedia video production, and graphic design for a wide range of internal and external communication products.
• Develop visually compelling and mission-aligned creative assets, including photojournalistic content, videos, infographics, and graphics.
• Capture and produce broadcast-quality photography and video at official events, interviews, and on-location shoots.
• Research, plan, storyboard, script, and produce multimedia videos that communicate key messages to various audiences.
• Create social-media-optimized content, including influencer-style videos, sizzle reels, and platform-specific creative assets.
• Support all aspects of video production, from concept development to final delivery.
• Apply creative storytelling techniques and appropriate production values based on the medium, audience, and budget.
• Ensure all multimedia products comply with accessibility standards, including captioning and audio description.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines for quick-turn production-ready assets.
• Manage and maintain required documentation, including consent forms, image releases, and licensing information.
• Ensure proper licensing and attribution for all third-party assets.
• Provide team assistance for livestreaming of press events as needed.
• Catalog, organize, and store multimedia and graphic assets in a searchable format.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to support integrated communication campaigns.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in photography, multimedia production, video, visual communications support, or graphic design.
• Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Media Encoder).
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality visual and multimedia content for digital and social media platforms.
• Experience capturing and producing professional-quality photography, video, and audio content.
• Strong visual storytelling, composition, and design skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to successfully obtain a government-issued Public Trust clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) as applied to multimedia and digital content.
• Experience managing digital asset libraries and content cataloging systems.
• Experience with livestreaming platforms, podcast production, or advanced motion graphics.
• Current or prior experience in photojournalism, news outlets, or military communications.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a DOJ Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is between $35.00 and $43.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is available for this position, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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