Freelance Graphic Designer

Position Description

Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on labor, disability, education, welfare, nutrition, and related topics. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, commercial organizations, and private foundations.

We are currently looking for a freelance graphic designers in our Princeton, NJ and Washington, DC locations to support the design and production of high quality, visually engaging print and digital documents. Primarily responsible for layout and revision of pages for complex technical documents, as well as documents intended for a general market audience, according to project specifications. May also design original graphics.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with staff/clients to plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems in a fast-turnaround environment
• Develops effective means of getting messages across in print and electronic media using color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various other print and layout technologies
• Lays out and revises simple-to-complex documents and presentations according to the Mathematica Visual Identity Guide, technical requirements, and/or client-specific instructions, using a variety of software applications
• Creates and manipulates technical and Illustrative art using Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop, and PowerPoint

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro)
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2010
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others while handling multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills; understanding of visual identify concepts, and ability to translate client concepts into effective visual communications
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail in quality and accuracy in performance of work
• Ability to follow instructions and think creatively in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with Section 508 requirements preferred.

This position is a freelance position, so the amount of work will vary.

Please submit your application materials via our online application process.

Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.