Illustrator

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience creating professional illustration, visual storytelling, or graphic design work within a creative, communications, or marketing environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in illustration, conceptual development, character development, visual storytelling, style versatility, and creative problem-solving, including examples of illustration developed or adapted for motion graphics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and related illustration and design tools
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted content development, research, and optimization tools to enhance content quality, audience engagement, and workflow efficiency
• Curiosity in technology landscape and how AI is changing communications
• Strong understanding of composition, form, visual hierarchy, color theory, typography integration, and drawing techniques
• Ability to translate complex ideas, technical concepts, or strategic objectives into compelling visual narratives
• Experience developing artwork for digital, print, presentation, campaign, and multimedia environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to visual quality, consistency, and brand alignment
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across creative, motion graphics, production, communications, strategy, UX, and account functions
• Working knowledge of how illustration translates into motion graphics, including layered file structures and animation-ready asset preparation
• Experience designing illustration for product interfaces, with an understanding on how illustration must scale, simplify, and remain legible within a design system
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to incorporate feedback and refine creative work effectively
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG requirements, particularly as they apply to icon legibility, color contrast, and illustration scalability within product interfaces
• U.S. Citizenship (required by government contract)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment
• Willingness to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use

Nice to have:

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, production, or multimedia storytelling
• Experience supporting federal government, public affairs, international development, or mission-driven communications programs
• Degree or relevant experience in Illustration, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Arts, or a related creative field

Benefits

• 12 weeks of full pay for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
• 70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
• Mental health support through EAP and Self Space services
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
• Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid, able to commute regularly to Rosslyn, VA or New York, NY office spaces

About the Company

M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company that uses commercial advertising to solve global challenges. It is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, providing strategic communications, behavior change, and marketing support to Public Sector clients, with a focus on the US Federal Government and State, Local, Tribal, & Territorial leaders. M&C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest independent creative agency group in the world.

Headquarters

Washington, DC

Open jobs

5

Website

mcsaatchi.com