Senior Graphic Designer

Description

Company Overview:

SOLID (Solutions for Information Design, Inc.) is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of application design and development, research and analysis supporting workforce development and credentialing, and career counseling. For over two decades, SOLID has fostered a company culture that prioritizes family and flexibility, placing a strong emphasis on work-life balance and recognizing the importance of employees' personal lives. Our culture encourages open communication, mutual respect, and understanding across departments, functional areas, and within teams.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a collaborative team where knowledge-sharing is highly encouraged, inspiring a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment that thrives on pushing boundaries so that we can continue to stay at the forefront of innovative workforce development initiatives that expand career pathways for our nation’s workforce. We’re trailblazers in creating digital tools that empower U.S. service members to advance their professional careers. Our core clients include various federal agencies and all branches of the US Military, as well as commercial, higher education, and non-profit organizations.

Position Overview

Are you ready to take your graphic design skills to the next level and make a real difference? At SOLID, we’re looking for a passionate Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic and agile team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating visually engaging designs that adhere to SOLID’s brand standards. You will develop digital and print designs for various projects, including marketing materials, websites, and internal documents.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small but impactful team, creating solutions that significantly enhance the lives of U.S. Military service members and veterans.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers, team analysts, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Design and develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how a site should look, feel, and function.
• Create and maintain digital assets such as interface design files, wireframes, and interactive mockups.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and site maps.
• Design graphic user interface elements like menus, icons, components, and widgets.
• Create original graphic designs such as images, sketches, and tables.
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems such as responsiveness and engagement.
• Conduct research and deconstruct our users’ digital interactions and habits.
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
• Create and adhere to style guide standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field. Related experience and credentials may be considered in lieu of preferred education.
• At least four (4+) years of experience with graphic design work in identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers, and books), print advertisements, website graphics, signs, or product packaging.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and creativity in design layouts and rendering.
• Critical, observational, quantitative, and analytical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with a range of graphic design software.
• Ability to discuss and explain design direction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver.
• Experience with HTML5 & CSS3.
• Knowledge of Figma for design and prototyping.
• Knowledge of usability factors in human-computer interaction.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage deadlines of assigned tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible and Supportive Work Environment: 100% remote work, flexible work schedules, and an optional alternate summer work schedule
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: A generous amount of paid time off that increases over time, 11 paid holidays (including several floating holidays), and a paid family leave plan that allows parents the time and space to bond with their new child
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Financial Security and Retirement: A lucrative 401k Plan and annual merit bonuses
• Professional Development: Grow your skills with professional development opportunities sponsored by SOLID
• Internet Reimbursement: A monthly reimbursement for high-speed internet costs
• Annual Celebrations and fun virtual events! Spend time with and get to know your fellow “SOLIDzens!”
  
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

This position will require and is dependent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.

SOLID is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Equal Opportunity Clause

• 60-1.35, SOLID ensures that employees and applicants are not restricted from discussing or disclosing their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. Our policies do not prohibit, or tend to prohibit, employees or applicants from discussing or disclosing their compensation.
  
  

All employees and applicants will have access to our nondiscrimination provision, which is included in our employee manuals and handbooks and posted in conspicuous places or electronically where they are readily available.