Graphic & Digital Designer

Steampunk is seeking a Graphic and Digital Designer to create branded visual communication and accessibility-compliant digital deliverables for government clients. The role is based in McLean, VA and focuses on producing usable, on-brand assets across print and web, including SharePoint and interactive experiences, with documented accessibility checks and iteration with stakeholders.

Location

McLean, VA (onsite)

Salary

USD 100,000 - 140,000 per yearly. Steampunk determines salary based on factors including geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Role Summary

Design branded graphic and digital assets and accessibility-compliant deliverables for government clients. Deliverables include logos, marketing materials, SharePoint sites, and interactive digital experiences. Conduct accessibility checks aligned with Section 508 / WCAG 2.1, iterate with stakeholders, and maintain on-brand outputs that remain usable and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client front office personnel and digital technology team members to understand objectives, audiences, and deadlines, then translate them into effective visual communication
• Design and produce a range of branded visual assets, including logos, marketing slicks, infographics, social graphics, event collateral, and PowerPoint templates and presentations
• Design, build, and maintain SharePoint sites and pages, ensuring they are intuitive, visually consistent, and easy for content owners to manage
• Apply and help evolve client brand standards to support consistency of color, typography, imagery, and voice across print and digital deliverables
• Maintain organized, reusable asset libraries, templates, and style guides to support teams in creating compliant, on-brand content
• Ensure deliverables are accessible and Section 508 / WCAG compliant by performing and documenting accessibility checks using automated and manual testing tools
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, incorporating stakeholder feedback through rapid iteration while maintaining high quality
• Pilot AI-enabled content generation, including tailoring, summarization, and accessibility checking

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual design, and/or web design
• Current portfolio demonstrating range across brand identity, print and digital collateral, presentations, web, and SharePoint design
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility and Section 508 / WCAG 2.x requirements, including hands-on accessibility checks and remediation for PDFs, Office documents, and web content (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Accessibility Checker, axe, WAVE, screen reader testing)
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro) and working proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and Figma or similar tools
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles; familiarity with a CMS is a plus
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy, including accessible color contrast
• Ability to take direction and feedback, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach with excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in a project-based environment
• Degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communication, web design, or a related field

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
• Microsoft 365: PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint
• Figma
• HTML/CSS
• Accessibility tools: Microsoft Accessibility Checker, axe, WAVE

Bonus Points

• Previous work experience in or with the federal government
• Previous work experience as a consultant

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Steampunk reserves the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.