Working collaboratively with project managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), scriptwriters, instructional designers, and production staff, the Animated Graphic/Visual Artist develops visual content that accurately reflects scientific evidence while maintaining a serious, hopeful, and compassionate tone. All visual products must support the National Center for PTSD's commitment to accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and the respectful portrayal of individuals with diverse traumatic experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and produce original animated graphics, illustrations, visual effects, and multimedia assets for educational videos and digital communications
- Develop visual concepts that effectively communicate complex behavioral health and clinical information in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner
- Create animations that accurately represent evidence-based information regarding trauma, PTSD, effective treatments, recovery, and co-occurring conditions
- Design characters, environments, icons, infographics, motion graphics, and other visual elements that support educational storytelling while maintaining visual consistency across projects
- Produce images, animations, and visual effects for use across multiple digital platforms, including websites, social media, presentations, and educational materials
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), scriptwriters, project managers, and Government stakeholders to ensure visual content accurately reflects scientific evidence and approved clinical protocols
- Interpret storyboards, scripts, and creative direction to develop compelling visual narratives that encourage treatment engagement and improve public understanding
- Revise artwork and animations based on Government review, stakeholder feedback, and quality assurance processes
- Ensure all visual products comply with established branding, accessibility, and Section 508 requirements, as applicable
- Apply visual design principles that are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and appropriate for audiences with diverse backgrounds and traumatic experiences
- Maintain organized project files, graphic assets, templates, and documentation to support efficient production and future updates
- Coordinate with production staff to ensure graphic elements integrate seamlessly into final animated video products
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Animation, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related discipline
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience producing animated graphics, visual design, or multimedia products relevant to the requirements of this task order
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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