Job Description

Job Family:

Strategy & Transformation Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a Graphic Design / Visual Communications Analyst to support a Lead Graphic Designer in developing high-quality visual communications products for a federal government client. The Analysts will work closely with the Lead Graphic Designer, communications team, and program stakeholders to translate complex information and mission priorities into clear, professional, and engaging visual products for internal and external audiences.

The Graphic Design / Visual Communications Analysts will support the design and production of a broad range of communications materials, including presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, briefing materials, digital content, event materials, templates, social and web graphics, and other branded communications products. The Analysts will execute established creative concepts and visual standards while helping ensure products are consistent, accurate, accessible, and aligned with client branding and communications objectives.

Working under the direction of the Lead Graphic Designer, the Analysts will assist with concept development, graphic design, layout, presentation development, image selection, data visualization, document formatting, and final production. They will collaborate with communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and program management personnel to convert technical or complex content into visually compelling and easily understandable materials.

The Analysts will also support the management of multiple concurrent design requests, incorporate feedback from the Lead and government stakeholders, maintain organized design files and templates, and perform quality assurance reviews prior to delivery. This position requires individuals who are comfortable operating in a fast-paced federal environment, responding to short-turnaround requirements, collaborating as part of an integrated creative team, and supporting high-visibility communications initiatives.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• TWO (2) or more years of professional graphic design, visual communications, creative services, or related experience.
• Experience serving in a lead graphic design or creative role, including responsibility for developing concepts, establishing creative direction, and managing products through final delivery.
• Strong proficiency with professional graphic design and presentation tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design requests, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED DHS Public Trust.
• Experience providing graphic design or visual communications support within DHS, federal law enforcement, or another federal agency.
• Experience serving as the creative lead for large-scale communications, branding, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement campaigns.
• Experience developing and implementing brand standards, visual identity systems, templates, style guides, and communications toolkits.
• Experience creating visual products for public-facing communications, outreach initiatives, digital campaigns, events, conferences, or executive-level engagements.
• Experience working directly with senior government stakeholders to translate communications objectives into creative concepts and finished products.
• Experience designing data visualizations, infographics, process graphics, organizational graphics, and other products that simplify complex information.
• Experience supporting communications in a fast-paced, high-visibility law enforcement or national security environment.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements and experience developing accessible communications products.
• Demonstrated experience developing professional communications products such as executive presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, digital graphics, templates, and other branded materials.
• Experience translating complex or technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate visual communications.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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