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Spire Communications is hiring a full-time mid-level graphic designer with demonstrated expertise in graphic design, infographics, and visual storytelling to support communications for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role will translate complex scientific and policy information into clear, visually compelling, accessible, and engaging content across digital, print, and multimedia platforms. The designer will support a broad range of design deliverables from concept through final production, including press-related materials, balancing self-directed project work with collaboration across teams and stakeholders. This position is an exceptional opportunity to help translate complex scientific research into compelling visual content that reaches the public, policymakers, and the research community.
Spire Communications is a woman-owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors.
This position is hybrid, with the potential to be fully onsite, based at the client site in Alexandria, VA.
Salary range: $75,000-$90,000
Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium
Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.
Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)
Flexible home/office environment
Home office expense reimbursement
401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training
We are a boutique, woman-led agency that specializes in technology, health, and science. Our clients are federal agencies and contractors charged with advanced R&D and vital national programs that make life better for all Americans. Our team is committed to the work of these pioneers and public servants. We believe in their missions, marvel at their innovations, and delight in telling their stories.
Every member of our team is a senior-level communicator. This means every assignment is an opportunity to work with and learn from the best strategists and storytellers—designers, videographers, writers, editors, media relations leads, social media managers, and web developers.
