Job Family:Design & Production
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:None
What You Will Do:1. Create High-Quality Human-Centered Visual & Communication Products
- Develop graphics, publications, templates, brand assets, mapping products, and UI-aligned visual materials supporting ISG MPP deliverables-similar to Vicky Germano's work across FEMA, Air Force, and DHS programs.
- Translate complex engineering or mission requirements into clear, intuitive visual outputs for government clients.
2. Support Human-Centered Design Engineering Workflows
- Support user-centered design processes such as storyboarding, layout development, simple animation/GIF work, and iterative refinement.
- Apply HCD principles drawn from team practice guides-including prototyping, wireframing, usability considerations, design systems, and design-engineering integration.
3. Collaborate Closely with Proteges, Dow and IC Agencies, and Guidehouse Stakeholders
- Engage frequently with cross-functional partners to refine requirements, solicit feedback, iterate quickly, and maintain design accuracy.
- Provide strong communication in project discussions, syncs, and design review sessions.
4. Manage Design Files, Organization, and Delivery Quality
- Maintain impeccable file/layer organization and prepare deliverables that any team member can easily inherit.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all MPP artifacts.
5. Operate as a Reliable Contributor within the HCD Team
- Participate in visibility/value syncs and share ongoing work, mirroring how Victoria Germano supports team culture and collaboration in meetings.
- Bring creativity, positivity, and client-centric delivery to every engagement.
What You Will Need:- TEN (10)+ years professional design experience
- Proficiency in:
- Graphic design
- Branding
- Digital & print layout
- Email templates
- Web ad/social media design
- Typography
- Simple animation/GIF production
- Strategic communications
- Ability to contribute to human-centered design engineering tasks (visual storytelling, iterative feedback cycles, prototyping foundations).
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Experience supporting DOW, IC, FEMA, Air Force or other national security clients
- Comfort producing complex visual products such as transit maps, public-facing graphics, or large multi-asset packages (sound transit, OEHP newsletters, posters, etc.).
- Familiarity with HCD frameworks.
- Experience with client feedback cycles, retrospectives, and continuous improvement culture.
- Strong client collaboration skills; comfort working in fast-turnaround environments
- Ability to ask clarifying questions, push back appropriately when needed, and communicate constraints.
The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend