Graphics Designer, NB-1084-V

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV band level or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience designing or producing visual communication materials for print and/or digital use, such as brochures, reports, infographics, presentations, web graphics, social media graphics, charts, or other publications; AND Experience using graphic design and publishing software (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, etc.) to create, edit, and prepare final products for publication or distribution.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

As a Graphics Designer, you will: Design and produce visual communications products, including infographics and social media graphics, to support OCC press releases, fact sheets, talking points, announcements, and other materials intended for dissemination to the press and public. Plan the development of a variety of visual and multimedia products such as reports, charts, graphs, tables, and social media graphics to translate complex data and technical information into clear and engaging visual formats.

Represent the OCC and the Communication team's visual and multimedia information function in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Provide recommendations to the Manager for Media Relations and senior level agency officials on the best approach for the design and development of visual and multimedia communication products and design matters to disseminate agency messages internally and/or externally.

Collaborate creatively with agency staff, contractors, and outside vendors to provide recommendations for and enhance the look and feel of visual and multimedia products for print, social media, web, digital and related applications and ensure that all multimedia productions are completed timely and by using the highest industry standards.

Provide authoritative advice in coordinating the design and development of print and multimedia products and serve as the agency expert on all facets of multimedia production and design, including graphic design standards and publishing production methods. Prepare 508 compliant graphic solutions for online initiatives and other evolving communication mediums.