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Job Type:
Regular
Position Description
RAND has an exciting opportunity for a talented Graphic Production Artist to join our Design & Multimedia group within the Communications and External Affairs department . The Design & Multimedia group creates print, digital, and multimedia products that help make RAND research and people more accessible to a broad audience through storytelling and design.
In this role, you will be contributing to RAND's mission of improving policy and decision - making through research and analysis by creating charts , graphics , and data visualizations for research reports and summaries . Additionally, you will create book covers, presentations, stationery, event material s , and outreach products . The ideal candidate will thrive on producing effective visuals that convey findings with the potential to make an impact in the public policy space .
Duties include but are not limited to:
- T ransform highly technical information provided in various formats (e . g. , data-based spreadsheets, rough sketches, maps, etc.) into digestible , consist e nt, and on-brand visuals .
- Collaborate with clients to determine objectives ; d evelop interpretive and illustrative themes and concepts to convey ideas and information .
- Format charts, illustrations, and presentations for brand compliance, accessibility , and usability ; defin e and incorporat e appropriate colors , fonts, and icons to convey clear, concise messaging .
- Search stock imagery for photos and illustrations relevant to reports and publications .
- Create and refine presentation slide decks in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- P roduc e event materials such as name tags and table tents using Avery and Adobe InDesign templates .
- Preflight and final ize files for print production and digital publication .
- Work closely with design manager, editors , project managers, design colleagues, and printers to ensure quality and ensure completed projects are maintained in alignment with established practices and processes .
Qualifications
The successful candidate is required to possess the following:
- M inimum 3 year s of experience working on figure art and graphic s production.
- Proficiency in Mac-based , industry-standard software programs including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Microsoft Office, and Acrobat .
- Demonstrated e xperience with plotting data charts in Excel and formatting in I llustrator using template styles and presets .
- Proven track records of creating professional presentations and event collatera l .
- Knowledge of all steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly with tight deadlines while maintaining an e xcellent attention to detail .
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
- Intermediate level capabilities in i mage correct ion using Adobe Photoshop .
- Knowledge of tracing maps and images in Illustrator.
- Knowledge of digital design tools like Figma and Datawrapper .
- F amiliarity with R and ArcGIS.
- Familiarity with Windows platform .
Education
BA/BS degree is required .
Security Clearance
Th e ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and DHS Fitness is required . U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance .
Location
This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, Va.; or Santa Monica, C alif . This position is eligible for RAND's hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some on-site presence will be required to meet business needs , including on an ad-hoc basis; on-site needs will vary from week to week.
Work Sample
This position requires applicants to submit a portfolio of work that demonstrates production art skills and design experience as well as their creation skills in MS Excel , MS PowerPoint , and Adobe Illustrator .
Salary Range : $ 62,700 - $91,500
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate ' s work experience, education/training, skills, and expertise ; and internal equity . In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more .
Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet Graphic Production Artist (Graphic Artist II)