Graphics and Multimedia Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Description:

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

CSA Global Inc. is seeking a Graphics and Multimedia Specialist to perform duties aligned with graphics, multimedia and involves projects which range from individual short term graphics requests to major multi-media projects in support of training, public information and affairs, or communication of new initiatives or strategies for J4. The work has a major impact on supporting J4 policies, plans, and operations and contributes substantially to the J4 communication objective to reach internal and external audiences.

How Role will make an impact:

• Deliver a broad range of graphics and multimedia services supporting JS J-4.
• Develop visual products that effectively communicate J-4's mission and messaging.
• Translate complex subjects into media tailored for specific audiences.
• Work from conceptual ideas, rough sketches, or client discussions.
• Lead and manage projects involving Flash, HTML, knowledge management, and collaboration tools.
• Determine optimal production methods for audiovisual and training content.
• Create original 1D to 3D graphics for web design, multimedia displays, and more.
• Design brochures, posters, and promotional materials using traditional and digital tools.
• Produce illustrations, caricatures, and cartoons.
• Develop abstract designs for videos, slides, websites, and presentations.
• Recommend formats, creative direction, and color schemes.
• Interpret subject matter visually with precision and creativity.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, ranging from rapid-turnaround tasks to multi-month initiatives.
• Create interactive, animated content for online training modules.
• Manage animation, UI elements, special effects, sound/video editing, and digital image processing.
• Serve as principal advisor to the J-4 Chief of Staff on all graphic-related matters.
• Advise J-4 Directors on effective design strategies for targeted communication.
• Apply expertise in educational technologies and printing processes to produce camera-ready artwork.
• Advise on budgeting and procurement of graphics/multimedia equipment; justify expenditures.
• Maintain a graphics log to track deadlines and assignments.
• Provide creative direction, training, and coordination to program directors.
• Define objectives, priorities, schedules, and milestones for departmental projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned (approximately 35%).

What you'll need to have to join our award-winning team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Final Top-Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia arts, visual communication, digital media, or related field. OR no degree with at least four years' relevant experience in multimedia production, graphic design, animation, or interactive content creation.
• Demonstrated success in multimedia production, graphic design, animation, or interactive content creation.
• Demonstrated success working on short-term graphics requests for major multi-media projects with the ability to meet changing deadlines and schedules.
• Demonstrated success creating content and focus areas to include recommendations on graphic hardware and software, print advertising, art media, graphic style, technique, colors, or layout.
• Familiar with Department of Defense analytics platforms Advancing Analytics (ADVANA) and MAVEN and programming language Swift.
• Proficient with programming languages Sequel and Python.
• Proficient with web-based task management tools and tracking systems to be utilized for the Joint Staff to assign tasking to Action Officers such as JSAP-N, TMT, and CATMS.

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