Information Designer

Location: We are actively hiring in the DC Metro area.Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. Let us be your partners in change.About the Opportunity:LINK is actively seeking an Information Designer to join our dynamic team, where we collaborate with clients across a wide range of industries to create impactful visual stories that communicate complex ideas. You will be responsible for translating concepts into compelling visual products, including prototypes, wireframes, infographics, charts, and diagrams, to effectively convey both quantitative data and abstract ideas in print and digital formats.This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to apply human-centered design and design thinking principles to solve complex challenges and deliver visually engaging solutions. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to understand their needs, develop intuitive information hierarchies, and create designs that support their goals.Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field5-10 years of experience in graphic design or a related roleStrong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutionsWell-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each projectHighly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goalsExceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailCapable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirementsComfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirementsA bias towards positivity, openness and supporting othersResponsibilities:Collaborate with our strategy team to understand our client’s challenges and the respective solution, then co-create effective visual products to convey it all to the appropriate audienceBe comfortable with complexity and collaborating with both internal and external teams to visually prototype in real timePush the needle to use design to solve real organizational, consumer, technical, warfighter or taxpayer problemsCreate infographics, charts, diagrams, presentations, and other visual products to convey both quantitative data and abstract concepts for use in print and digital formatsDevelop and design intelligible information hierarchies and frameworks that support information navigability, understanding and retentionDesign branding schemes or adhere to existing guidelines to create a consistent look and feel unique to individual clientsWork iteratively by proactively asking for feedback from internal partners and clients to incrementally improve solutionsBring curiosity, creativity and an open mind to every challengeWrite scripts, compose storyboards, cut audio-tracks, and create motion graphics (preferred, not required)Work Schedule:Full time, 40 hours per weekSome travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team eventsSalary: We’re committed to providing competitive compensation, including locality adjustments based on the Washington, DC. The base salary range for this position is [$71,000-$97,000]. Your final offer will reflect your experience, qualifications, and geographic location.Benefits:$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipendLINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, visionCompany-paid Short Term Disability Insurance401K with employer contribution of up to 4%11 Federal Holidays per year 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) Annual bonus plan participationAnnual profit sharing participation$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursementTechnology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard EOE