Graphic Designer

Clearance Level: Must be US Citizen and able to obtain an Active Secret /TS Clearance.

Location: 100% on-site

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team is looking for a Graphic Designer  that will primarily be responsible for creating effective visual products that clearly communicate the ongoing accomplishments of the group. Working with highly technical material and staff, the artist will translate various inputs into designs for both technical audiences and lay people The artist will also manage a range of graphics and administrative resources as well as time-sensitive projects, while keeping them organized and accessible to themselves and to stakeholders.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)

Description:

Conceives, designs, lays out, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork. Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information. Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions. Provides guidance on graphic technology. Works closely with internal company contacts to understand requirements and create cost efficient graphic designs through available mediums. May provide computer graphic services for web artwork. May also have responsibility or input on reproduction and printing processes through in-house resources or outside vendors.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years Graphic Design
• 5 years Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation
• 5 years Visual Design (Technical Content)
• 5 years Understands and Executes Project Requirements
• 5 years Work with Cross-Functional Teams
• Self-motivated and Ability to Work with Little Direction
• 5 years Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• 5 years MS Suite (Excel, ppt)

Primary Duties include:
Creative Design and Business Graphics

• Design, layout and produce PowerPoint presentations, interactive digital posters, technical illustrations, logos, and promotional items
• Create new designs from descriptions , back-of-the-envelope drawings and notes, or existing materials
• Integrate dissimilar inputs with varying styles into a unified presentation; ensure design consistency
• Clean up/reformat/organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet the Laboratory's level of professionalism
• Apply knowledge of color theory, perspective, composition, and information design to every deliverable

Organization, Asset Management, Quality Control

• Maintain electronic libraries of briefings, clip art, and other marketing resources
• Maintain links to resources on Group or Division webpages, wikis, and file repositories
• Develop content management guidelines and protocols
• Ensure work adheres to Organizations  style guides, branding standards, as well as marking and release requirements
• Proof-read deliverables for spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Advise staff on best practices for producing effective graphics and publications
• Assist with file transfers from one system to another

Collaboration and Project Management

• Work with management and staff to determine project needs, timelines, expectations and priorities
• Proactively reach out to technical staff to discuss content, propose solutions, request inputs, review timelines
• Set up SharePoint folders in support of specific meetings; distribute link to speakers, track uploads and graphics work needed
• Collaborate with/support other artists in the Division
• Work independently; prioritize, track, and bring tasks to closure
  

Constant Innovation

• Constantly explore new avenues of creative expression
• Improve methods, processes, and resources where needed

Position Requirements:

• BA/BFA in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of visual design experience
• Strong concept, design and layout skills
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work successfully one-on-one with technical staff as well as thrive in a team environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) applications in Mac or Windows environments

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

ClearanceLevel: Interim secret sufficient to start. Candidates will be expected to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Work Location \- Onsite: Due to the classified nature of the subject matter, a majority of the work time will be spent in the office at the Laboratory. Candidates should expect to be onsite 5 days/week.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.