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Graphic Designer II

Red Carrot


Job Location:

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Graphic Designer II
Level: Journeyman Work Location: Hybrid McLean VA
This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Graphic Designer II to lead visual conceptualization creation and final production layout of publications and promotional materials including the customers flagship research magazine newsletters and technical reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and produce professional graphics covers and layouts for magazine components and technical reports
  • Incorporate text photos charts and illustrations into cohesive well-balanced designs
  • Create or enhance supplemental art including diagrams line art and logos to convey complex concepts
  • Manage the full production lifecycle including figure/photo selection retouching cropping and sizing
  • Provide design support for social media web content posters and exhibit materials
  • Secure appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material
  • Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards
  • Lead small design initiatives and coordinate workflows with technical staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Fine Arts Visual Communications or related field
  • 5-10 years of professional design experience in print and electronic layout
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
  • Experience with technical periodicals or in a Federal environment preferred
  • Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Benefits at Red Carrot:

At Red Carrot we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe theres strength in diversity offering different perspectives and skills. Together we can solve our clients biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Training and Development Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare Top-tier medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
  • Profit Sharing Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off Provides flexible work hours paid time off and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals powered by a team fueled by passion backed by intelligence and grounded in expertise.

From day one weve applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric data-informed and audience-oriented and its how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted purposeful communication. Thats not a tagline its the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami Florida with a strong and growing presence in Washington D.C. our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesnt dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it delivering Strategic Communications Customer Experience Management Consulting and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission and their moment.

Were the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real the stakes are high and the work has to matter.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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