Graphic Designer 2 - Tyson's Corner, VA

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 6,400 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

M.C. Dean is seeking an experienced graphic designer with proposal and marketing experience to join our fast-paced team based in Tysons, VA. Be part of a growing team of professionals supporting the company’s business growth, financial, and operational goals.

• Demonstrate creativity and excellent technical skills in all aspects of graphic design including concepts, typography, imagery, color and layout. 
• Develop and design all phases of assigned projects from initial concept through final production including proofing, file preparation and distribution. Projects include, but are not limited to, proposal graphics advertisements, brochures, marketing collateral, presentations, logos, newsletters, flyers, reports, invitations, event materials, and digital design. 
• Work with the Marketing and Proposal Department to develop layout for materials within established standards for corporate branding. 
• Work collaboratively with project team members to develop design concepts, providing advice and recommendations to ensure effective results. 
• Provide proofing and quality control of marketing materials to ensure they are accurate and delivered on time. 
• Coordinate with outside vendors for printing and product production and review vendor proofs. 
• Archive work products and ensure content library is current and up-to-date. 

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in graphic design or related field. Associates of Arts in graphic design with 2 additional years of industry-specific experience.
• Min. 4 yrs. Graphic design experience with at least 2 years operating in a fast-paced proposal environment.
• Advanced proficiency designing in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Premiere Pro, and After Affects. 
• Must be able to create templates and deliver customer presentations, and reports using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Technical and creative skills in all aspects of graphics design including concepts.
• Excellent project coordination and production management skills are a must. 
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, handling multiple simultaneous projects with stringent deadlines.
• Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Must be eligible for a security clearance.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:

• Photograph project work sites, manufacturing and engineering activities, and corporate events.
• Web site design, development and content creation experience. 
• Familiarity with SharePoint, WordPress and Drupal content management systems. 
• Basic HTML and CSS experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.