Senior Graphic Design Associate

General Information:

• Job Code: CAT-GD-04T
• Location: Remote/Ripple Effect Headquarters
• Employee Type: On-Call/Part-time Ad-hoc
• Telework: Full Time
• Salary Range: $42.61 - $48.00 per hour

Are you passionate about creating content that sparks emotion and drives impact?

Ripple Effect is seeking a Senior Graphic Design Associate to support our creative team in delivering outstanding visual communications. In this role, you will be responsible for independently completing, editing, and providing technical recommendations for graphic design projects, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with our clients' needs and organizational standards. Successful candidates are excellent communicators who can collaborate closely with staff from multiple departments to create compelling visuals that effectively convey the messaging and values of Ripple Effect and our clients.

Responsibilities Include:

• Creates and reviews graphic design work for quality and responsiveness, and recommends preferred design execution methods within project scope, with minimal supervision.  

• Leads design discussions in meetings, prepares and reviews communications such as design briefs and status reports, and mentors others on effective communication practices.  
• Evaluates compliance of design work with contractual guidelines and relevant regulations, and recommends actions to ensure adherence within the project scope.
• Designs and executes analytical approaches to inform project decisions, translates data into actionable design insights, and guides team members in interpreting these insights.
• Leads adherence to established quality management processes, acts as a gatekeeper for design quality, and executes corrective actions to address nonconformities. 
• Leads the development of design documentation, including style guides, process guidelines, and project findings, and ensures that all documentation supports reproducibility and quality assurance.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, additional education substitutes for experience.

Basic Requirements:

• Previous employment with Ripple Effect.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photo Shop, After Effects, and Premier Pro).
• Advanced experience with design of health or science-related branding, digital media, and myriad assets (logos, brochures, posters, catalogs, animations etc.) for website and social media platforms in addition to printed materials.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. 
• Experience working with federal, military, and/or non-profit clients focused on the health and science sector.

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks.
• A multifaceted portfolio showcasing a diverse range of graphic design products for digital, print, and social media mediums.
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Understanding of 508 compliance and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).

About Ripple Effect 

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned, 200-person company of communicators, scientists, researchers, and analysts. Established in 2003, and named as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” since 2020, Ripple Effect has earned acclaim for delivering unparalleled consulting services and top-tier talent across federal, private, and non-profit sectors.  

Benefits

At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences. 

Learn more about our benefits and culture here.