Mid-Level Designer - Digital Content/Multimedia

Education & Experience:

Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience, an Associates with at least 9 years’ experience, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 12 years’ experience. Adobe suite tools or video development certifications will be considered the equivalent of 2 years of professional experience. Candidates with at least 2 years of military public affairs/interactive content work or department of defense contractor experience in the below areas quality will 2 less years of total experience and will be assessed as having a value-added background for consideration. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the year and to obtain a Secret level Security Clearance. Candidates within 70 miles of either Lexington Park, MD or Chesapeake, VA who can support scheduled hybrid work of 1-2 days onsite and/or coordinated media capture events with less than 4 hours’ notice will be assessed to have a materially relevant desired attribute for this work.

When applying for this position please submit a link to an online portfolio/examples of work, digital copies of 4-6 pieces of work you believe exemplify your capabilities relevant to the below description, or an alternative equivalent work sampling that will be used as part of pre-screen of your fitness for interview.

We are seeking a mid-level designer with a professional focus on creating empowering, engaging, and effective digital material across a range of media types focused on human performance enhancement and supporting people achieving mission goals. The work primarily supports systems, platforms, and personnel within the US Military and First Responder umbrellas.

Responsibilities include:

• Design a wide array of media content including:
  • Video
  • Illustrations
  • Informational Graphics
  • Web Graphics
  • Conceptual Animations
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Models
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Power Point Presentations
  • Atomic design elements
• Implement and extend the ePerformance 'brand' style across worked projects
• Completing assigned design task for multiple projects within allocated time and early identification of risks for meeting assigned project schedules.
• Creating, evolving, or sustaining multimedia products across the spectrum from line drawing to advanced video and interactive media
• Integrate independent media elements into cohesive designs and concepts with a critical eye for detail and file size optimization.
• Communicate creative ideas through sketches, wireframes and mock-ups.
• Design wireframes, sitemaps, and User Interface (UI) assets that comply with project and team guidelines.
• Produce multiple distinct visual concepts for a single challenge and work collaboratively to create working prototypes.
• Support UI and User Experience (Ux) component development through working collaboratively with integrated teams of project, analyst, technical, and software professionals.
• Work with other designers and developers to create working prototypes and optimal interactions for delivered products.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of design guidelines and process for the projects digital properties.
• Adhere to project standards and organization tools such as design version control, traceability to requirements/standards, and naming conventions while working on multiple projects.
• Be a team player with strong communication skills that reinforce the ability to work independently or with on-site or off-site teams.
• Support integrated planning and testing activities not only from the perspective of Design but as a collaborative Team member.
• Utilize and help evolve Atomic Design principles in work as coordinated with functional and project leadership.

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail, creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and ability to create nuanced content within a style appropriate to DoD culture and communities.
• Solid design skills using the most up to date Adobe Creative Cloud design software, with a strong focus on Photoshop, Premiere and Illustrator.
• Create and maintain high-quality visual designs that are consistent across all projects from concept to execution.
• Ability to quickly evolve candidate design and media products while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to:
  • Translate sketches and desired media goals from non-designer personnel into high-quality media.
  • Take initiative, multitask, and possess an outstanding work ethic.
  • Break large tasks into logically smaller chunks to ensure efficient production.
  • Manage multiple jobs at the same time with competing priorities and tight deadlines..
  • Receive and give design critiques at a profession level.
  • Interact, communicate and present ideas.
  • Translate user culture, examples of liked media, and associated systems into element of planned design
  • Integrate work products with material produced by other designers and larger product requirements
• Stronger consideration for a candidate demonstrating at least 3 years of experience in 2 or more of the following areas:
  • Motion Design or Video Production
  • Dod, Aerospace, of Ship digital drawings and engineering drawings
  • HTML, JavaScript, CSS
  • Section 508 Compliance
  • Web distributed media optimization
  • NMCI compliance
  • Design for USN and USMC systems
  • 3D Modeling
  • VR and AR Design
  • Demonstrated success in working highly dynamic environments on multiple concurrent projects

Salary Range: Salaried at $60,000 - $76,000- Antech applies several factors to determine each individual’s appropriate salary component in their compensation package, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific elements and broader organizational requirements. The range displayed represents the overall expected salary range for this position and is just one component of Antech’s total compensation package for employees.

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Long-term/Short-term disability insurance (LTD/STD)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday leave
• Parental leave

Antech Systems, Inc. (ASI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created to prohibit discrimination. ASI provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity.