Visual / Graphic Designer

Job Description

Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We’re the company behind the world’s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that’s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.

We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today.

Our company

Graphic Design isn’t rocket science — except here at Viasat. Our satellite technologies ensure consumers, businesses, government agencies and our military stay connected by delivering fast, secure internet and communications services. And now, we want you to join our team!

Viasat is growing, and our world-class satellite communications technology is changing the way the world communicates. We foster an environment of innovation and collaboration that results in technology breakthroughs. If you’re interested in continued growth, meaningful contributions, and a dynamic team environment, then Viasat is interested in you.

Our group

The Creative team at Viasat is an in-house agency comprised of art directors, copywriters, graphic designers, web developers, UX/UI designers, video content creators, producers, and strategists. We support a diverse organization with marketing materials and content for a wide variety of audiences, including large government and military departments, commercial airlines, and home satellite internet users. The goal is to establish Viasat as the world-class satellite internet provider in the world, as well as representing the brand in our other areas of business. We are a growing team of passionate creators at a globally expanding company.

We are currently seeking a Visual / Graphic Designer focused on expansion and growth in our Corporate Sector. As a designer, you will help showcase the Viasat story by devoting your creative talents to initiatives that help strengthen our brand. You will be an integral part of the marketing team focused on crafting marketing assets to help tell the Viasat story and showcase our ground breaking communications technology.

Responsibilities

You’ll have opportunity to create advertising, websites, social media content, sales materials, infographics, event design — you name it, we do it in an agile, fun, and collaborative environment.

• Work as part of an internal team that is virtual and multi-disciplinary on projects of variable scope, complexity, and length
• Drive design projects in collaboration with the design leader
• Understand the role of design-based storytelling in team initiatives
• Collaborate with project management, marketing team and internal business segments and help non-designers understand the visual possibilities and limitations of each project
• Concept and build audience-aware infographics, presentations, print pieces, custom illustrations, process diagrams, graphs and charts, icons, and other collateral
• Collaborate with copywriters to tackle creative problems

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design
• You understand how to tell a story through visual and creative assets
• You have the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time
• Maintain design best practices and contribute to improving team workflows
• Seek out opportunities to learn more about your craft and the world around you and share insights with your team
• Excellent print design, layout, and typography skills
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of the graphics production processes, including pre-flighting of artwork, understanding digital workflow and digital color.
• Microsoft Office skills, emphasis in PowerPoint
• BA/BS Degree in design or equivalent on-the-job experience
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status Required

Preferences

• Ability to identify and procure information and resources needed to complete a task
• Ability to join a project during any stage of its lifecycle
• Ability to work in a variety of styles and incorporate branding
• Thinks about customer experience when designing.
• Strong attention to detail, consistency across channels and platforms, version control
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of user experience design
• Experience with HTML
• Sense of humor, good attitude, and the ability to make work fun

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