Banner Quality Management Inc is hiring: Visual Information Specialist in Crane

 Banner Quality Management Inc. (BQMI) is searching for a Visual Information Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Indiana. The right candidate shall provide Visual Information support for the Public Relations Department.

BQMI is a small woman own business with headquarters in Friendswood, Texas. Our core values of Inspiration, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and Trust assist us in aligning our tactical goals and objectives with our corporate strategy. We continue to surround ourselves with a network of people that also believe in these values and have the knowledge, experience, and ethics to push us to be the best possible team for our customers. Join our team of employees that are located all over the United States working on NASA and Department of Defense contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Contractor shall create NSWC Crane-branded graphics, design business and technical briefings, banners, web graphics, posters, brochures, and technical capability videos for NSWC Crane’s Corporate Communications Office on a reoccurring basis. 

• The Contractor shall generate multimedia products that incorporate design, photo, audio, and video elements, and shall research and coordinate content independently. 

• The Contractor shall develop, prepare, and edit briefings, covers, brochures, presentations, and posters for distribution to NSWC Command personnel. 

• The Contractor shall review, edit, and incorporate articles into the local military and civilian news publications that cover command level efforts. IAW Exhibit A – Exhibit M, the Government shall have unlimited data rights to all data generated IAW DFARS 252.227-7013 unless an assertion is provided and accepted by the Government with the offer IAW DFARS 252.227-7017. All data generated under this procurement has been paid for, in full, by the Government.

• The Contractor shall develop text-based articles and graphical publication materials for distribution to NSWC Command personnel. This publication shall be in the form of communication media (such as magazines, newsletter, etc.) including color text, graphics, and pictures. This support shall extend to the areas of photography and video support to capture various events on film or video tape.

• The Contractor shall download and distribute photographs and approved videos taken by the contractor. This support extends to the area of data collection and communications outputs of the Corporate Communications Office, including consolidated reports, command operations report and metrics tracking. The Contractor shall have the ability to capture photographs of visits and/or events related to the development of communications for NSWC Crane command. The Contractor shall assist Corporate Communications with documenting, photographing, and videoing various NSWC Crane events and/or Distinguished Visitor (DV) visits.

• The Contractor shall provide support for the design, development, and presentation of graphics, displays, brochures, posters, publications, exhibits, and other graphic design functions. The Contractor shall work with project managers and team members to develop ideas, concepts, and campaigns in order to design, produce, and create multifaceted communication materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of instructional, promotional, development, and recruitment projects. Upon the Government's project identification, the Contractor shall take each task from inception to completion, to include proofs, comps, and final production and electronic soft copy of all preliminary and final electronic files. The Contractor shall provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction, and production. The Contractor shall monitor and track production projects to ensure proper and timely completion to meet Government schedules.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize artistic skills plans to produce a wide variety of technical VI requirements in various forms.

Select visual information material using the most cost-effective method to best portray the subject matter and meet the requirement.

Enhance instruction or presentations using related visual information graphic, photo, and/or digital video products.

Advise clients on the best methods of portraying information through a variety of media products or processes.

Advise customers by suggesting approaches for achieving most effective training presentations.

Take photographs and video of items such as construction, geographical areas, flight operations, training exercises, Visits, and/or other official requirements for a variety of end purposes.

Compose, light, record, process, and/or print photographs and video for a variety of end purposes.

All files will undergo a peer or lead review before being sent to client.

Candidate must be local, or willing to relocate. Telework, remote are not an option. There is no relocation assistance with this position. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. 

Experience/Education:

  • Ability to support complex, fast-paced projects with poise and professionalism

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a proven ability to articulate and materialize design ideas and concepts

• Sense of urgency, fast-paced turnaround to meet customer deadlines with revisions to be completed promptly. 

• Experience managing multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines. 

• Ability to complete complex, fast-paced projects with poise and professionalism. 

• Superior customer service and relationship management.

• Robust knowledge and understanding of marketing, communications, branding, or public relations.

• Proficient in PC based design and techniques 

Software Skills Required:

Microsoft Word

• Create and format documents utilizing advanced formatting options and styles

• Page setup, text formatting, editing, importing content from other software MS applications

• Creating templates using text, SmartArt, photos, videos

• Spellcheck, grammar check

 Microsoft Excel

• Create and edit detailed spreadsheets and workbooks

• Format text and employ basic formulas

• Data entry, data analysis

• Data Linking, pivot tables

• Develop charts, data analysis

Microsoft PowerPoint

• Create presentations, designed with visually appealing effects using text, imagery, videos, and voice recordings

• Utilize MS templates, build custom slides, animations, manuscripts

• Creating bar, line, pie and other as needed graphs and charts

• Presentation(s) troubleshooting

 Microsoft Outlook

• Navigation

• Assigning tasks, task distribution

• Configuring email settings, email filters

• Calendar management, scheduling

  Microsoft SharePoint

• Create and use apps, including contact lists, task lists, custom lists, surveys, and calendars to manage visits, events, and projects.

• Create document libraries, add/share files, configure lists, use version history, share, and check out items, create alerts, and export lists into other applications.

• Build interactive web pages with sophisticated functionality, create a bullet or number list to organize information: use the clipboard to store elements that you want to move around or copy, and format your paragraphs to better organize your ideas and make your text more readable. Add structure to a web page by adding columns, headers, and headings with the text layout and styles tools.

 Microsoft Teams

• Create and join meetings, send, and receive messages, and use basic features of the Teams interface.

• Create and manage teams, use advanced features of the Teams interface, and collaborate with others on events and projects.

• Customize the Teams interface, develop add-ins for Teams, and manage the permission levels of Teams.

  Adobe Creative Suite:

To create visually appealing marketing materials, including print ads, social media graphics, and website design elements. Must demonstrate strong understanding of color theory, typography, and layout principles. Experience with digital asset management preferred

• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition, Bridge, Lightroom, AfterEffects.
• Expert knowledge of color grading, color correction. 
• Expert knowledge of layers, clipping paths, and color management. 

Social Media

  • Facebook/X/Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn – ideal candidate possesses experience creating tailored graphics, slideshows and video reels.  

Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required to obtain access to government facilities and systems.