EY is hiring: Government and Public Sector - Graphics Designer in Mc Lean

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. The opportunity The Ernst & Young (EY) Government & Public Sector (GPS) Digital practice is helping organizations solve complex problems through purpose-led transformation. To achieve this mission, a diverse and talented team from around the globe are creating innovative digital experiences that help our clients succeed and thrive. Our US GPS digital practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse mission needs with private sector leading practices. You will join a talented group of professionals who are advising U.S. federal agencies with digital strategy, customer experience, process improvement, technology effectiveness, digital architecture, program integration, audit readiness and financial management, to name only a few. As a member of our GPS Digital team, you will help our clients envision, design and implement a range of high-impact digital solutions and services involving mobile technologies, customer experience, analytics, content management, cloud technologies and other services. In addition, you will work with a global team of digital practitioners on innovative technologies and help bring those solutions to market with our customers. Your key responsibilities: As a staff supporting digital practice engagements, you will be expected to work effectively as team member, share responsibilities with your peers, provide all necessary support to your peers and leadership, and be able to communicate and update the senior team members on progress made; provide all necessary support to your peers and leadership, and be able to communicate and update team members on progress. In addition, you will be responsible for the following: Collaborate with Project Managers to determine required designs and graphics for projects and initiatives, developing comprehensive plans and timelines for the delivery of larger deliverables. Partner with the communications team to create graphics and designs that enhance textual content, exploring innovative ways to transform text into visually impactful representations of the intended message. Determine the best visual layout and design according to the target audience, the key messages to convey, and the communication medium required. Engage the communications team to deliver design and graphics support for a variety of materials, including briefing decks, internal and external communications, agency training briefings, print documents, hard copy layouts, templates, talking points, slick sheets, and infographics. Proactively create and organize a library of templates in MS PowerPoint, Word, and other appropriate applications. Develop polished graphic design materials to deliver to the client. In addition to your client responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil staff-level responsibilities within the firm. EY staff support people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights. Staff are also expected to support and participate in internal, firm activities, including training programs and courses in order to stay current on training requirements and continuously improve technical skills. Lastly, you will be expected to understand and follow all workplace policies and procedures, including all applicable Independence policies. Skills and attributes for success You will ideally have previous exposure to technology consulting, and a keen interest in advising the US government and Public sector. You should have strong communication skills, and business and technology acumen, and have a passion for delivering value to our clients. To qualify for the role you must have Bachelor’s Degree 7+ years’ relevant experience Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment. Ideally, you’ll also have Visual design experience preferred, including user interface development for Web and mobile experiences. Experience in user centered design practices and principles, including research & testing, information architecture, prototyping, taxonomy and other areas. Experience in agile scrum methodology and management tools (e.g., JIRA, VersionOne, etc.). Knowledge of federal communication guidelines like 508 compliance Ability to adhere to a style guide. Industry knowledge of how government agencies operate. Ability to understand technical and government terms and translate to all audiences. Ability to translate copy into graphic designs. Pays close attention to detail and creates designs that are uniform and consistent. Ability to track, manage, and ensure project tasks are completed in a timely mannerProficient in MS Office, including Word and PowerPoint, Power BI, Adobe Suite. Experience executing project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation. Expertise in developing written and visual communication products. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of major digital trends and platforms. Knowledge of modern web and mobile architecture. Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities. What we look for Strong teamwork, work ethic, commitment to continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to EY values. What we offer We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com