graphic designer Arlington, VA
Job description
We Are:
Accenture Federal Studio is where government visionaries come to reimagine bold new strategies and services that simplify government, build trust, and move missions. Operating from the nation’s capital, we bring together commercial innovation and leading-edge technologies to deliver an integrated and interactive experience that far exceeds expectations. How? Our passion meets purpose! Through our diverse culture and inclusive thinking, we embrace our employees' ideas taking them from concept to practical solutions. Not to mention, we sleep well at night knowing our work directly impacts and improves the way the world works. We are inherently a learning organization, staying sharp by providing abundant training and on-going opportunities for development. Are you ready to learn and grow in a career while making a difference?
Our Federal Studio (Studio) consists of 150+ designers, developers and creatives who collaborate to help agencies implement transformative change and sustainable improvements across complex programs serving diverse audiences. We are proud that the Studio’s design capability is the federal extension of Accenture Song, with reach back to Accenture’s 30+ global studios.
Here, you will use your ingenuity to enrich the connection between people and technology to create incredible solutions for our clients, people and communities. It’s not just what you know or where you’ve been that propels success at Accenture Federal Studio: it is who you are as a person. At AFS, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives.
You Are:
A creative problem solver, skilled in the team sport of crafting solutions that are smart, simple and lovable. Can you connect with research-driven insights and create good outcomes that put people, their needs and experiential barriers at the heart? Can you operate with empathy towards people affected by your work? How about the clients, strategists and developers you’ll be partnering with? If you are passionate about creating the connective fabric that ties our services to the solutions we provide for clients, then this is the job for you.
Core Responsibilities:
3 years+ experience with visually communicating complex ideas, protect, and amplify the client’s brand, and enhance content that reinforces their brand purpose.
Create original design work for a wide range of print and digital projects (social media content, newsletters, blog posts, web pages, direct mail, web banners, print pieces, ads, emails, videos, and other visual materials).
Work with thought leaders to translate complex or abstract ideas into polished visual storytelling for communication.
Serving as an advisor to stakeholders, gaining an understanding of their goals and making recommendations for workable solutions.
Implement standards and accessibility across all deliverables.
Ensure consistent application of client’s visual language by various contributors and across different mediums/channels.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide excellent consultation when meeting, collaborating, and brainstorming with clients and authors to understand and interpret needs.
Strong conceptual thinker who effectively translates qualitative and quantitative research into visually stimulating and intellectually engaging compositions.
Incorporate feedback from consultation with clients to redefine an idea and include new ideas as appropriate.
Ensure timely delivery per assigned delivery date.
Core Skills Required:
3+ years using standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (XD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Sketch, Figma and InVision plus familiarity with the MS Office suite, including PowerPoint
Experience with channel-specific outputs (print, web/digital, UI/UX, video, environmental, promotional, presentation) across a variety of platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Possess brand awareness and sensitivity, creating materials that maintain and evolve existing brand ecosystems
Specialty in organizing content, imagery, and strategy into a cohesive design suitable for marketing purposes
Works to interpret data to refine targeted marketing communications
Additional Skills Required:
Strong design aesthetic to creatively communicate a story, message, idea, process, or methodology
High capacity for design thinking, along with a general understanding of and appreciation for experience design, strategy, and innovation
Understanding of technology platforms that support user experiences
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear, consistent, and transparent manner
Passionate and enthusiastic about excellence and attention to detail to ensure quality is delivered in every output.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into creative solutions
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written, visual and oral)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; identifying project risks, adapting to changes, asking questions, and conceptualizing solutions
A collaborative, open, and service-oriented attitude; able to interact and build relationships with a variety of personalities across stakeholder groups
The flexibility and adaptability to respond to new and changing requests; pivot quickly and easily as needed
A desire to proactively enhance skills and understanding of new tools and techniques
Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, keep stakeholders informed, and deliver on promises
A team player mentality, with the desire to support their team to achieve common goals and grow additional skills as needs arise
Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
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Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
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