Senior Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Do you have experience using your illustrative skills to convey important messages? Are you looking to make an impact on Public Health initiatives?  

Ripple Effect is looking for a Senior Illustrator and Graphic Designer with 4 years of relevant, professional experience to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with our Communications and Outreach Division to create visual concepts using computer software to convey ideas in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner.  

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We have a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment, offering a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

General Information 

• Job Code: CAT-GD-03
• Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, On-Call, Ad-Hoc
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) 
• Telework: Full-time
• Clearance: None
• Number of Openings: 2
• Salary Range: $29.75 - $34.21 per hour (how we pay and promote) 

Responsibilities 

• Conceptualize illustrative and visual ideas (e.g., infographics, data visualizations, storyboards, metaphors, etc.) based on interviews, resource documents, and group discussion on a variety of topic areas. 
• Develop alternative illustrations and iterate on existing ideas to provide multiple creative options for clients and A/B Testing purposes. 
• Update illustrations and graphic designs based on direction and testing feedback. 
• Develop and maintain visual identity standards and branding guidelines throughout creative process.  
• Develop style sheets and creative briefs and present and provide rationale for art choices. 
• Complete work within identified timelines while communicating project status to manager. 
• Deliver final files in proper aspect ratios and specifications. 
• Incorporate illustrations, visuals, and multimedia creatives into a variety of client-ready digital and print collateral for web and other digital platforms, presentation, and print (e.g., posters).  
• Conduct graphics maintenance tasks (e.g., creating templates, vectorizing images). 
• Work independently and collaborate with team members on project work when needed. 

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Marketing or Graphic Design
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience

Basic Requirements 

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required. 
• Demonstrated experience working in various illustration styles (e.g., realistic, cartoon, abstract). 
• Ability to brainstorm creative ideas and convey a story or message through illustrations. 
• Experience in sketching conceptual art from scratch including metaphors, journey maps, infographics, personas, storyboards, etc. 
• Ability to manage a visual product from concept and illustration, into a client-ready, fully developed, vectorized, full-color visual. 
• Experience with composition, color theory, and layout design principles. 
• Responsiveness, attention to quality, and a strong eye for detail are a must. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on virtual teams as well as independently to accomplish multiple task and meet deadlines. 
• Strong portfolio samples of various illustration styles. 
• Must reside within the U.S. in a state Ripple Effect is administratively set up to support (all states except NY, CA, and PR).

To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.  

Skills That Set You Apart 

• Experience with 2D and/or 3D animation and other multimedia skills and software (e.g., Articulate) 
• Experience with human centered design principles
• Familiarity with 508 accessibility
• Government consulting experience, especially in the healthcare sector

If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply! 

About Ripple Effect 

 Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

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Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at [email protected] or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.