Associate Information Designer

Location: We are actively hiring in the DC Metro area. 

Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. 

Let us be your partners in change.

About the Opportunity:

The Associate Information Designer at LINK partners with clients across diverse industries to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives. This role translates data and abstract concepts into engaging visual formats—including prototypes, wireframes, infographics, charts, and diagrams—designed for effective communication across print and digital platforms.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Animation, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field
• 4-5 years of experience in graphic design or a related role (developing short engaging videos, images, posters, infographics, digital signage)
• Must have experience with Adobe Pro and/or Final Cut Pro. 
• Secret Clearance preferred
• Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions
• Well-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project
• Highly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals
• Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements
• Approaches work with optimism, openness to new ideas, and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities:

Strategic Visual Problem Solving

• Partner with a cross functional team to understand client challenges and co-create compelling visual solutions tailored to the right audiences

• Conceptualizing, processing, and producing audio, video, animations, and interactive multimedia material for a variety of audiences and platforms. 

• Use design to address complex organizational, consumer, technical, warfighter, and taxpayer problems

• Translate quantitative data and abstract concepts into clear infographics, charts, diagrams, presentations, and digital/print visual products

• Develop information hierarchies and frameworks that enhance navigability, comprehension, and retention

Collaborative Design & Iterative Prototyping

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, confidently working within complex environments

• Prototype visually in real time to explore and refine ideas

• Work iteratively, proactively seeking and incorporating feedback from partners and clients to continuously improve solutions

Creative Execution & Brand Stewardship

• Design branding systems or adhere to established guidelines to create cohesive, client-specific visual identities

• Bring curiosity, creativity, and an open mindset to every engagement

• (Preferred) Develop scripts, storyboards, audio edits, and motion graphics to enhance storytelling and engagement

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• In-person time with the client is required (up to 5 days a week)
• Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events 

Salary: We're committed to offering competitive compensation and the salary range for this position is $60,251-$70,251.

Benefits:

• $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
• LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
• 11 Federal Holidays per year 
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year 
• Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) 
• Annual bonus plan participation
• Annual profit sharing participation
• $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
• Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard

EOE