Jobs at VG Systems LLC, A HUBZone Company (Now Hiring) — 2 open

VG Systems is seeking a mid-level Visual Communications Designer/Specialist to join a small team supporting one of our long-standing Federal Government customers. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, able to independently contribute to the team's mission, enjoys putting a keen eye towards details, and has a strong desire to learn and grow in an idea-nurturing environment. The overall object is for technical concepts to be translated into meaningful visual designs, infographics and communication pieces to support enterprise-wide adoption of agile software development practices and technologies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement visual communication strategies to support organizational transformation objectives.
• Create compelling graphical content for various communication channels, including infographics, website, short videos and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and insights to inform design strategies and messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and target audience members within the organization.
• Work closely with team members, including Project Manager and Technical Lead, to turn Information Technology concepts and processes into clear and easily understood communication materials.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and provide regular reports and insights to leadership.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive messages.
• Strong storytelling ability, with a knack for translating complex concepts into compelling designs.
• Ability to create communications strategies and materials for Information Technology products, services and/or initiatives.
• Mastery of digital communication tools and platforms, including graphic and video software, and content management systems.
• Creative thinker with a proactive and solutions-based approach to meeting customer's needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build rapport with stakeholders.
• Ensure SOPs remain current and accurately reflect tools, processes, and production standards.
  

Experience & Certifications:

• 5+ years of experience working as a visual designer, graphic designer or similar role, preferably in a government or corporate setting.
  • 2+ years of which spent developing communications strategies/materials for IT-related projects.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, communications, or related field (or 4 additional years of professional experience).
• Experience working on agile software development or transformation projects is a plus.
  

Work Location & Travel Requirements:

VG Systems supports a primarily remote work environment. The selected candidate may be required to provide occasional onsite support in the Washington, DC area approximately 1–2 times per year. Candidates located within the Eastern or Central United States are preferred to support reasonable travel expectations when onsite requirements arise.

HUBZone Preference:

VG Systems, LLC gives preference to candidates who reside in a designated HUBZone. Selected candidates must be able to sign a HUBZone attestation and provide required SBA documentation upon hiring.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

VG Systems, LLC does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.