Junior Graphic Designer at Significance Washington DC

Junior Graphic Designer – Washington DC Significance is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) G-7 COMMSTRAT branch in creating high‑quality visual products that enhance communication strategies. The designer will produce graphics for digital, print, and multimedia platforms, ensuring all work aligns with DoD and Marine Corps standards.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design visuals that convey communication objectives to specific audiences.
• Prepare final files for production across multiple platforms (web, social media, print). Collaborate with communication specialists, photographers, and videographers to deliver integrated, impactful messaging.
• Maintain an organized archive of graphic assets and support development of materials for events, campaigns, and official publications.

Required Skills

• Experience creating visual products, including graphics, illustrations, and layouts for digital and print media.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects). Ability to translate communication objectives into effective visual concepts tailored to key audiences.
• Knowledge of formatting requirements for web, social media, and print.
• Skill in creating graphics in various formats (.pdf, .jpeg, .gif, .eps, .PSD, vector files) for official communications.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management of visual information products, including archival standards.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in military or government communication environments.
• Understanding of Marine Corps and DoD branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Ability to support multimedia teams by integrating graphics into videos, presentations, and other products.
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance for accessibility in visual products.
• Experience supporting public affairs, strategic communications, or marketing campaigns.

Compensation

$68,000 – $77,000 per year. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Significance is an E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr