Graphic Designer/Illustrator

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced graphic designer/illustrator for the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program. The Virginia Talent Accelerator provides a comprehensive suite of services including talent recruitment, creative services, and video production, in addition to new-hire training in proprietary client technologies, leadership, collaboration skills, and quality systems. These services are provided free of charge to eligible client companies as an incentive for locating major job creation projects in Virginia.The ideal candidate is a conceptual and critical thinker who has experience developing marketing creative for talent recruiting as well as transforming instructional learning concepts into innovative visual solutions for new-hire training. The graphic design, illustration, iconography, infographics, advertising, and websites you develop will be used for talent recruiting and the training of new employees and will be fully customized to a client company’s unique processes, equipment, procedures, and brand standards. The position will report directly to the Virginia Talent Accelerator’s Managing Director of Visualization Services.Responsibilities:

Translate complex ideas and/or processes into easy-to-understand visual explanations through graphic design, illustration, iconography, and infographicsConceptualize, storyboard, and create a variety of illustrations and content for course videos and learning modulesActively collaborate with internal instructional designers, project managers, and the video production team as well as external production teams to create visual solutions that meet learning objectivesDevelop effective talent recruitment marketing including fliers, ads, websites, outdoor advertising, etc.Create these visual solutions using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft tools, esp. InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, After Effects, Word, and PowerPoint.Manually measure, cut, fold, and produce tangible assets created with the before mentioned software – must have strong hand/craft skillsHelp build and maintain a comprehensive and searchable creative asset library of graphic and assetsSkills:

Collaborative and operationally minded contributor who inspires innovation, delivers results, and can also leverage opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectivenessVerbal and written communication expertiseExcels under pressure, in a fast-paced, high-profile work environmentEnjoys meeting needs/deadlines of internal and external customersExperience required:

5+ years of experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite, esp. InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Acrobat, and After Effects5+ years of experience and expertise working with/in PowerPointAbility to interpret and graphically illustrate varied content for a broad range of subjectsStrong knowledge of graphic design, typography, color, layout, and visual timingAdvanced understanding of both print production and electronic productionDemonstrated hand skills – must be able to measure, align, fold, cut, etc. with accuracyAbility to collaborate within a team to foster an environment of innovation, creativity and trustExcellent attention to detailExcellent organization and time management skills and the ability to work efficiently, independently, and on multiple projects concurrentlyAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible to changing prioritiesStrong conceptual and critical thinkerThe following experience would be a plus:

Web UX and UI design and HTML/CSSDevelopment and design of training and recruiting materials for external clientsLighting and shooting studio and/or location photographyExperience with large format printing, mounting and laminatingBeing authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship. All candidates must apply through our website

https://www.vedp.org/careers . A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. Application deadline: April 5, 2024.VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or

vedphr@VEDP.org . TDD 1-800-828-1120.PI238062478

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