Graphic Designer (Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Contractor)

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview
The Graphic Designer supports the development of visual communications materials for weather data, environmental science, and public and industry outreach initiatives. This role applies graphic design principles to create high-quality visual content that communicates technical and scientific information in clear, engaging, and accessible formats for diverse audiences.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing and producing a wide range of materials, including infographics, presentations, event collateral, social media graphics, digital campaign assets, and print materials. The role ensures all products align with organizational branding standards, accessibility requirements, and communication objectives.

Working independently on assigned tasks, the Graphic Designer collaborates with communications specialists, subject matter experts, and project teams to translate complex environmental and scientific concepts into effective visual designs. The role supports both planned outreach initiatives and rapid-turnaround design needs for events, campaigns, and time-sensitive communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce graphics for digital and print formats using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Develop visual assets for outreach campaigns, including infographics, social media graphics, presentations, and educational materials
• Create event-related materials such as signage, posters, presentation templates, handouts, and promotional collateral
• Translate weather, climate, and environmental science data into visually compelling and easy-to-understand graphics
• Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility standards and organizational branding requirements
• Collaborate with communications teams, scientists, analysts, and project stakeholders to align visuals with messaging and audience needs
• Prepare final production-ready files for print and digital distribution across multiple platforms
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design or visual communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and standard design tools
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with digital and print design deliverables
• Experience creating data visualizations, infographics, or science-related communications preferred
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and production requirements for print and digital materials preferred
• Experience supporting government, environmental, scientific, or technical communications initiatives preferred

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

• You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
• Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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