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Cape Fox Shared Services

Graphic Designer

Cape Fox Shared Services, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Graphic Designer

Work Location:

Washington, DC

Kwaan Tech is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team in support of the US Department of State (DOS).

Core Duties:

Plan, design, and produce a full range of graphic design products using Adobe Creative Cloud in a Mac environment for a diverse international audience including Heads of State, foreign dignitaries,Foreign Service, civil service, and private and public sector with sensitivity to different cultures andcountries including an in-depth understanding of the mission and directives of the Secretary of State.

Meet exacting customer requirements as well as organizational quality and timeliness standards asdesignated by Global Publishing Solutions; design concepts to clients including color, type, layout,and theme variations with full knowledge of and experience with the established identity standards andrequirements of the Department of State.

Work under intense pressure to design and format large publications (books, reports, manuals) inexcess of 200 pages using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for page layout, illustration, and images. These publications often convey high-profile political or policy messages important to the United States.

Knowledge and significant experience in the design of such documents is vital.

Utilize full knowledge of the printing process including paper and ink selection, size requirements, bleeds, crops, folding, etc. and prepare electronic files (preflight) for digital printing as well as four-colorprocess offset printing.

Prepare Department of State conference materials including programs, folders, nametags (using

data merge from Excel spreadsheet), table tents, tote bags, pens, banners, posters, and podium signs

appropriate to the theme and international audience. Design logos and identity systems specific to U.S.

Foreign Affairs Agencies, international conferences, other department and/or interagency initiatives

that convey the intended international theme in a clear, concise and captivating manner suitable for

different media (black and white, 4-color, print and web).

Conduct online photo/illustration searches to obtain stock photography and use scanners and otherdigital imaging technologies (Adobe Photoshop) to provide high-quality timely images appropriate foruse in small and large-scale publications and electronic media that often cover very sensitive topics.

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