About Akoya

We’re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For more than 24 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture.

Akoya is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment that has a positive effect on the hiring, retention, and ongoing support of all employees. Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Designers (Evergreen – Fulltime and Freelance)

This is a pipeline job requisition, meaning we are proactively gathering resumes for potential future openings in this role. Although there are no immediate positions available, we are eager to connect with talented individuals who share our organization's values and mission. Your resume will be reviewed and considered for upcoming opportunities as they arise.

The Designers will support various agencies and will be responsible for the following:

• Use the following skills to create client deliverables: PPT design/formatting, MS Word design/formatting, InDesign skills, animation, illustration, social media design, and more.
• Conceptualize, design, and develop a wide variety of materials (technical, promotional, informational, instructional), such as reports (could exceed 400 pages), brochures, posters, event materials including high-end booth displays, social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations, logos, and branding.
• Provide exceptional client service while remaining calm under pressure as clients’ needs frequently change.
• Perform as a flexible team player to help Akoya deliver quality results.
• Attend client meetings where highly complex technical information is shared and figure out how to create a high-design graphic that clearly portrays the core message.
• Complete video editing.
• Manage heavy production loads with multiple deadlines while adhering to the graphic standards for each client and maintaining keen attention to detail.
• Independently create and manage project timelines with milestones and deadlines to ensure client and contract requirements are met.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English
• Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)
• Some work may require designers to be based in Washington D.C. – Some roles may have to report to client locations up to five days per week.

Desired Qualifications

• Strongly prefer federal contracting or agency experience.

Base Compensation

• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as position, location, education, years of experience, and candidate skillset.