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Overview:

The Graphic Artist is responsible for creating visual concepts, designs, and artwork to communicate ideas and messages effectively. They utilize their artistic skills and creativity to develop graphics for a variety of mediums, including print, digital, and multimedia platforms. This position will require deployment to disaster areas. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will require the individual to deploy to a covered disaster are within 48 hours of notification.

The deployment areas will cover FEMA regions 3 & 4, Delaware, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Job Summary:

• Graphic Design: Create visually appealing designs, illustrations, and layouts for various projects, including logos, brochures, posters, websites, social media graphics, and advertising materials.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with clients, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and target audience, and develop creative concepts and design solutions that align with their needs and preferences.
• Typography: Select appropriate fonts and typography styles to enhance readability, convey the desired tone and message, and create visually engaging designs.
• Image Editing: Edit and manipulate photographs, illustrations, and other images to enhance their quality, composition, and impact, using software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Branding: Develop visual identities and brand guidelines, including logos, color palettes, and brand elements, to maintain consistency and coherence across all brand communications.
• Layout Design: Arrange text, images, and other visual elements within a layout or composition to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing design that effectively communicates the intended message.
• Digital Media: Create graphics and animations for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and digital advertising campaigns to engage audiences and drive user interaction.
• Print Production: Prepare designs for print production, including selecting appropriate printing methods, specifying print specifications, and ensuring print-ready files are delivered to vendors.
• Quality Assurance: Review and proofread designs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with brand standards, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously improve skills and stay ahead of the curve in graphic design.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Excellent creativity and artistic skills, with the ability to generate innovative ideas and concepts.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual trends.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and interact with clients and stakeholders.
• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and technologies in graphic design.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel and work in disaster-affected areas for extended periods, often in challenging conditions.
• Live within driving distance of a metropolitan airport.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Knowledge of web design principles and front-end development languages (e.g., HTML, CSS).
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D).
• Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.
• Experience with illustration and hand-drawing techniques.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field and 5 years of experience in a related field or 10 years of experience in graphic design or in a related field.
• Proven experience as a graphic artist or designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative projects and design skills.

Certification(s):

N/A

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and sustain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to Have:

Completed the following FEMA Courses:

• IS-1000 Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
• IS-1001 The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation
• IS-1002 FEMA Grants Portal – Transparency at Every Step