Graphic Designer | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC013018]

About the role

ProSidian Seeks a Graphic Designer | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC013018] Engagement Team | Graphics Artist II Labor Category - STD Level Exempt[1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA).

This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America's farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Graphic Designer candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

Job Overview

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Graphic Designer) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) - Environmental Activities Division (ENV) Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

Responsibilities and Duties

Graphic Designer | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC013018]

• The Graphic Designer is responsible for the visual design and layout of the field guides, ensuring that they are user-friendly and visually appealing.
• This role includes creating high-quality images, diagrams, and charts that help users identify cultural resources in the field.
• The designer also ensures that the guides adhere to USDA's branding and design standards, contributing to their overall effectiveness as a field resource..

Graphic designers, also referred to as graphic artists or communication designers, combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Qualifications & Requirements

Desired Qualifications For Graphic Designer | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC013018] (FPAC013018) Candidates:

Education: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of experience in graphic design, including creating and printing booklets and publications

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualifications - Graphic Designer: Minimum Education - bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in graphic design, creating and printing booklets, brochures, and publications.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite); Ability to create clear, informative, and visually appealing designs; Experience in layout design for print publications.

Competencies Required

• Creative thinking and attention to detail; Ability to interpret and implement design briefs effectively; Strong understanding of branding and visual communication principles.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

Other Details

• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information: CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other Requirements

• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Additional information

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital