Graphic Designer

LMD Agency is an established, fast-paced, full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The agency seeks a talented Graphic Designer in the DMV to join its creative team. The candidate must possess superior Adobe Creative Suite skills with an emphasis on graphic design, illustration, and motion graphics; a keen eye for design; and critical thinking skills to join its award-winning team. This role is contingent upon LMD being awarded the federal contract. As a woman‑owned small business, LMD provides a wide range of fully in‑house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale, including branding, design, content, research, strategy, video, media, web, and organizational change management. For over 50 years, we’ve supported organizations in the public and private sector that want to transition, rebrand, or meet new goals. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create this positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.” Key Responsibilities Provide graphic design support for publications, presentations, fact sheets, reports, and other communications materials to enhance the understanding of the client’s goals, mission, and programs. Create dynamic data visualization graphics. Develop infographics to visually depict program information for the intended audiences. Produce motion graphics and video animations. Design graphics, icons, and other illustration material, digitally optimized and ready for web and print use. Create or refresh templates for standard products such as fact sheets, brochures, flyers, and reports. Establish a central repository accessible by all employees for creative assets. Provide design services for booths, displays, banners, and exhibits, including updating booth graphics as needed. Ensure all graphics and products created are 508 compliant. Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen. Currently holds, or can obtain, DHS Public Trust certification. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Media and Design, or related field. Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated excellence across all creative functions. Experience with print and web‑related graphic design (full Adobe Suite). Custom illustration skills (Adobe Illustrator). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Exhibit design and installation experience. Photography post‑production (Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom). Videography post‑production (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder). Audio editing and mixing (Adobe Audition, Audacity). Some 3D modeling (Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender 3D, Cinema 4D, Google Sketchup, Kerkythea Rendering System, nGrain) – Intermediate. Dynamic interactive forms (Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Adobe Acrobat Pro). Product development and branding expertise. Print production knowledge. 508 compliance knowledge. Versatility on Mac and PC platforms. Job Location Hybrid position with remote work options on an EST workday. Monday‑Friday, 9 am – 5 pm EST. Employment Type Full time Applying Please include a cover letter, resume, and a link to your portfolio. Benefits Health insurance with HRA plan Dental insurance Vision insurance Short‑term disability insurance Term life and AD&D insurance Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital, and pet insurance Paid holidays (12) Vacation leave Sick leave Personal days Volunteer time off Bereavement leave Parental leave 401(k) Profit sharing FSA and DCA plans Remote work stipend In‑person & virtual team building & training LMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to the VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job. By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E‑Verify program. If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law. LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD. Pay Range 58,000 – 88,000 USD per year (LMD HQ) #J-18808-Ljbffr