Visual Communication Specialist

2 weeks ago

Livermore, California, United States LLNL Full time
Company Overview

Make an Impact on Global Security

Are you ready to collaborate with some of the most talented professionals to enhance national security? Join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where our team leverages their skills to develop innovative solutions for significant challenges that improve our world.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce, cultivating an inclusive environment that appreciates and celebrates the unique backgrounds, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives of our employees. This commitment is essential for the ongoing success of our mission.

Compensation Range

$129,030 - $160,188 Annually

Please note that this compensation range serves as a general guideline. Various factors influence starting salaries, including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Visual Communication Specialist to support the Z Program's Science & Technology Assessments and Counterproliferation Analysis & Planning System. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and managing design strategies, overseeing project coordination, and implementing cutting-edge design techniques and tools. You will collaborate with other designers and work closely with senior management, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to define objectives and strategies, ensuring the delivery of exceptional designs, visual aids, environmental signage, and displays. This position is part of the Technical Information Department and will work in conjunction with the Z Program within the Global Security Directorate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop intricate designs, multimedia, and digital communication initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to set standards for complex projects and engage with contributors across the program and external partnerships.
  • Provide estimates for time and budget, coordinating the efforts of others to fulfill client expectations, financial constraints, and timelines.
  • Engage with clients to define, develop, and establish objectives that meet the design specifications for various projects.
  • Oversee design concepts, graphics, multimedia, and content strategies to effectively represent the science and technology within the program, analyzing the successful completion of products based on quality, timelines, and budgets.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent high-quality designs, employing innovative and creative approaches that cater to client and audience needs. Act as a subject matter expert in your area and share your expertise with related disciplines across the laboratory.
  • Utilize specialized knowledge in web interface design, HTML coding, and technical illustration to execute advanced technical designs, beta test web applications, and implement design requirements with minimal oversight.
  • Provide comprehensive consultation and feedback on the development of highly sensitive and complex multifaceted projects that incorporate visual elements.
  • Establish quality standards and offer creative guidance on techniques, processes, and cost-effective alternatives for producing a variety of products. Serve as the final quality assurance for the most intricate, technical, and/or highly visible design and digital communication outputs.
  • Offer specialized support for computer applications, including database management, electronic information capture/content management, operational standards, procedures, and web design.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • An active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance from another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in graphics or web design, technical illustration, or multimedia design.
  • Extensive knowledge in graphics and/or web production or multimedia design, particularly in large-scale communications.
  • A comprehensive understanding of graphic design methods and principles, along with an in-depth grasp of emerging design techniques, technologies, and tools.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat), content management systems such as Django, PostgreSQL, WordPress, Drupal, and Liferay; as well as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Experience in leading and effectively managing multidisciplinary projects and/or teams, establishing commitments regarding scope, schedule, and cost, setting expectations, and maintaining quality standards and customer service.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and within diverse teams that include other creative professionals, such as photographers, illustrators, editors/writers, web developers, and 3D modelers, animators, and/or scientific and technical experts.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capability to lead the conceptualization of effective high-quality design projects, including planning, direction, and coordination of tasks while ensuring follow-through on objectives. Experience in maintaining design integrity across all media, publications, and campaigns.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in photography and/or video editing.
  • Familiarity with pre-press and publication processes.
  • Experience working with the Intelligence Community, with knowledge of analytic tradecraft processes and best practices.
  • Knowledge of the Atlassian Suite, particularly Drupal, or similar tools; visualization tools such as Sketchup, Visio, and Affinity; and database tools such as Django and PostgreSQL.
Additional Information

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire. You must also be able to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Please note that your current active Q or Top Secret clearance does not guarantee DOE SCI access approval; if denied, you may be subject to reinvestigation of your existing clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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