Job Description

Are you a natural born storyteller with a great eye for design in all its forms?
Are your happiest moments when you work together with scientists, engineers, and technical staff who are achieving new heights because they are each contributing their proficiency and unique perspectives?
Is a picture is worth 1000 words?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Our Communications Department is seeking a Presentation Designer/Storyteller within our Multimedia Design Group! This group of creatives provides technical staff, Lab leaders, and our Lab engagement and public relations strategists with multi-media products, ranging from presentations to experiential design, animations to videos, from websites to microsites, from graphic identifiers to staging design, and from conceptual to technical illustrations.

As a Presentation Designer...

• Join an interdisciplinary design section of hardworking designers, illustrators, video producers, animators, and other creative staff members.
• Meet, work, and collaborate with staff at all levels of a matrixed organization to craft and build high level presentations with unquestionable integrity with outstanding communication skills
• Help us craft effective and impactful visual communications.
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.
• Prioritize multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions.
• Collaborate on communication products to technical investigators and leaders across the Laboratory.
• Work closely with your colleagues to ensure a seamless workflow and the highest quality products, within a cross-functional communications organization.
• Ensure APL’s brand is consistent in all products.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Provide a portfolio of work that demonstrates your artistic abilities.
• Have a bachelor's degree or 5-10 years of proven professional experience with presentation/graphic design, storytelling or communications.
• Possess excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• A self-motivated, strong negotiator with the skills to assess situations, collaborate across the organization, make timely decisions, and communicate these decisions clearly.
• Proficiency in working with PowerPoint and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Are able to acquire a Top Secret level security clearance. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Have a curiosity about learning and applying new software as required.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Knowledge and experience with the United States Military, DoD sponsors and platforms, hypersonics, autonomous systems, and/or AI.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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