Junior Graphic Designer – NASA Goddard Earth Sciences

ADNET is looking for Multimedia Specialist candidates to serve as a full time Junior Graphic Designer within the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Earth Sciences Division (ESD) U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center (GHGC)  

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting GSFC Earth Sciences’ design and production needs, presenting innovative science to stakeholders and the public in an educational and engaging manner.  

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:

• Produce graphics and communications material designs for a wide range of outreach products including: flyers, posters, info-graphics, brochures ,etc.
• Develop creative graphics to represent complex information in an engaging and visually appealing way
• Provide graphic content for web, including carousels, cards, and accompanying story graphics
• Maintain a consistent look and feel across all communications products and brand materials, ensuring that all content adheres to the NASA graphics standards and style guide requirements for NASA and its partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience in visual/graphic design, journalism, science writing, communication, or a related field; experience in social and digital media, or a similar field
• Associate degree with 3-5+ years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Solid understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory
• Graphic design skill set / proficiency in static and interactive asset creation and adaptation
• Background in communicating science to public audiences
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively while being an excellent team player
• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lync, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box
• Proficiency in producing accessibility compliant documents (PDF documents that are 508 compliant).
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with residency in the US for the past 3 years is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Desired Qualifications:

• Education or experience in Earth or physical sciences
• Proficient experience in video design, production, and/or editing
• Proficient experience with InDesign and Drupal.
• Effective communication skills, capable of articulating design decisions clearly
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A self-starter attitude with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A self-starter attitude with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.  

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.  

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.  

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:

• Annual Leave/Sick Leave
• Military and Family Emergency Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• 401K Plan with Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Swag bags