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Axle is hiring: Graphic Designer in Bethesda

Axle, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20811


Job Description

Job Description

(ID: 2024-8521)


Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Axle is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) located in Bethesda, MD.


Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Under this Task Order, the Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Associate Director of Management and Operations, Vaccine Research Center (VRC), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position will be located at 40 Convent Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892


Deliverables:

  • Visual, graphic, and illustrative content review and updates with communications group - Weekly
  • Review and update internal and external facing communications-related messaging and web content - Monthly

Work Details:

  • Develop visual, illustrated, and graphic design communication products, including scientific/technical figures and illustrations, organizational branding materials, announcements, and PowerPoint slides. - 1
  • Develop specialized branding, illustrations, and graphic design materials covering complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences. - 2
  • Develop content to support internal and external messaging and communication needs, including internal SharePoint site, scientific posters (design, layout, formatting, and printing), internal newsletter (drafting, formatting, publishing), infographics conveying both technical/scientific and non-technical information, meeting materials, and signage. - 3
  • Assist with the development of messaging and other products to communicate research successes and promote capabilities, highlights, and other messaging needs. - 4
  • Assist in ensuring that all public messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful. - 5
  • Develops communication strategies and plans that align with overall program objectives and goals.
  • Continually support new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications visual information is tailored to suit the appropriate audience and distribution methods.
  • Assist with the development of VRC messaging and other products to communicate research successes and promote VRC capabilities, highlights, and other messaging needs.
  • Prepares written and electronic information documents for various audiences.
  • Develop scientific and technical materials regarding research programs, activities, and scientific accomplishments.
  • Research and write in appropriate scientific or technical style various communication products, to include press releases, newsletter articles, media releases, fliers, web content and video and podcast scripts.
  • Research and design various visual media to include graphics, artwork, and photographs.
  • Conducts media and content analysis.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of media campaigns through traditional and social media channels, assess results and report findings.
  • Maintains social media and Internet sites, and updates content and materials.
  • Perform site administration functions related to updating content and design and managing site settings and security protocols.
  • Coordinate photographic and videographic resources to capture quality imagining and footage for posting to social media and Internet sites with appropriate captions.


1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked



Minimum Education

Bachelor


Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

  • N/A

Field of Study

  • Biology
  • Commercial Art and Graphic Design
  • Molecular Biology
  • Miscellaneous Biology

Software

  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.), SharePoint, publishing software, graphic design software, illustration software (BioRender, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc.)

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to visually communicate both non-technical and basic scientific ideas to the general public


Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com


This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range
$35,000—$48,000 USD