Animated Graphic Visual Artist

Gritter Francona is seeking an Animated Graphic/Visual Artist to create engaging visual content for the Veterans Health Administration's educational initiatives on trauma and PTSD, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity.

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and produce original animated graphics, illustrations, visual effects, and multimedia assets for educational videos and digital communications
• Develop visual concepts that effectively communicate complex behavioral health and clinical information in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner
• Create animations that accurately represent evidence-based information regarding trauma, PTSD, effective treatments, recovery, and co-occurring conditions
• Design characters, environments, icons, infographics, motion graphics, and other visual elements that support educational storytelling while maintaining visual consistency across projects
• Produce images, animations, and visual effects for use across multiple digital platforms, including websites, social media, presentations, and educational materials
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), scriptwriters, project managers, and Government stakeholders to ensure visual content accurately reflects scientific evidence and approved clinical protocols
• Interpret storyboards, scripts, and creative direction to develop compelling visual narratives that encourage treatment engagement and improve public understanding
• Revise artwork and animations based on Government review, stakeholder feedback, and quality assurance processes
• Ensure all visual products comply with established branding, accessibility, and Section 508 requirements, as applicable
• Apply visual design principles that are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and appropriate for audiences with diverse backgrounds and traumatic experiences
• Maintain organized project files, graphic assets, templates, and documentation to support efficient production and future updates
• Coordinate with production staff to ensure graphic elements integrate seamlessly into final animated video products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Animation, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience producing animated graphics, visual design, or multimedia products relevant to the requirements of this task order

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development