Senior Designer – Creative

Location: Washington, DC

Overview

The Senior Graphic Designer (Creative & Infographics Lead) manages the creative development and visual innovation aspects of TAS communications. This role focuses on conceptualizing new designs, creating infographics, updating templates, and supporting outreach materials under the “Design Creative Tasks” category of the SOW. The position blends visual storytelling with data visualization and strategic branding.

Primary Duties

• Design infographics, charts, and digital visuals that convey tax-related data and insights for public reports.

• Refresh and modernize existing publication templates while maintaining brand continuity.

• Develop creative materials such as banners, event signage, promotional pieces, and social media graphics.

• Collaborate with TAS CSO to conceptualize and storyboard visual campaigns supporting taxpayer outreach.

• Adapt publications into multilingual layouts using TAS-provided translations.

• Ensure all creative outputs comply with TAS and IRS branding regulations and Section 508 accessibility.

• Assist in data-driven design tasks requiring analysis, conceptual layout, and information hierarchy.

• Provide creative direction and consultation during kick-off and transition periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Data Visualization, or Digital Media.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in creative design, publication redesign, and infographic development.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and data visualization tools.

• Experience producing visually consistent outputs across print and digital platforms.

• Excellent aesthetic judgment, typography skills, and attention to technical precision.

• Familiarity with Adobe Stock licensing, Pantone Connect, and brand consistency management.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.