Graphic Designer Job at Media Fusion, Inc. in Huntsville

Job Title

Graphic Designer

Shift Type

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

MF Huntsville, AL Corporate - Huntsville, AL 35816 US (Primary)

Career Level

Intermediate

Category

Graphic Design

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

0 - 10%

Job Description

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our team to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDAs) Visual Information Production Center (VIPC).

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Use artistic skill to develop inventive and imaginative ideas to create high quality, visually appealing, and original artwork from rough concept to highly refined finished products, in both printed and digital formats. Some products include briefings, electronic messaging and technical documentation for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Apply creative and professional expertise to design products for printing on high-end digital color printers and large format plotter/printers.
• Provide graphic art support for ceremonies and large events.
• Optimize the quality and usability of documentations/presentations using graphics and other formatting/style enhancements.
• Verify accuracy of technical documentation to ensure that it is complete, meets editorial and government specifications based on strategic messaging, and adheres to standards for quality, branding, appropriate use of typography, content balance, and style format.
• Hands-on production requirements consist of setting up and operating a variety of production equipment including large format HP plotters, Xerox high-volume printers, copiers, bindery equipment, badge printers, disk duplicators and more.
• Provide limited ancillary photography support to supplement primary photographers/videographers in meeting efficiencies and emerging Agency requirements.
• Possess skills necessary to assist with audio/visual execution of live events.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrate initiative appropriate to the assignment with exceptional project management skills and ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to support other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in graphic arts discipline.
• A SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Proficiency is a MUST in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, LiveCycle Designer, etc.) on Windows (PC) systems as well as Keynote and other industry standard software's on Apple (MAC) systems.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with graphics creative process.
• Ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills.
• The capability to be self-directed, efficient, and dependable while working in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent proofreader and careful attention to detail.

You will be highly desirable if you have:

• Experience supporting DoD programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Media Fusion, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, or disability.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

# of Hires Needed

1