Graphic Designer

About AkoyaWe’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For more than 23 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture.Akoya is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment that has a positive effect on the hiring, retention, and ongoing support of all employees. Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, national origin, creed, color, gender, age, religion, marital status, non-job-related handicap, or veteran status.Graphic DesignerWe are hiring an experienced Graphic Designer to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). ARPA-H is a federal research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions that benefit everyone. Focus areas include health science futures, scalable solutions, proactive health, and resilient systems. Akoya will be assisting ARPA-H staff to grasp complex concepts, apply critical thinking, conduct strategic planning, perform analysis, communicate effectively, and work seamlessly across the breadth of different functional areas.The Graphic Designer supporting ARPA-H will be responsible for developing accessible visual communications that relay complex technical information. The Graphic Designer should be especially skilled in PowerPoint, computer-generated graphics, and web development. Please include a link to your portfolio demonstrating these capabilities.Competitive portfolios will…• Display familiarity with corporate and/or government design expectations• Include PowerPoint presentations that communicate technical content• Show proof of web development experienceRequirements• Minimum of 3 years of design experience and a Bachelor’s Degree• U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English• Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop• Must be proficient in MS Office products, especially PowerPoint• Must have experience with website developmentDesired Qualifications• Experience preparing technical presentations• Strong ability to interface with technical personnel• Experience in federal consulting and/or working in a research and development environment• Experience designing products that comply with Section 508 requirements