Senior Designer - Publications

Overview

The Senior Graphic Designer (Publications Lead) is responsible for executing the layout, composition, and formatting of TAS’s high-profile federal publications.

Primary Duties

Lead the

layout and design production

of multi-hundred-page reports using Adobe InDesign.

Develop tables, charts, and formatted figures from Word and Excel data inputs.

Prepare interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, bookmarks, and page numbering accuracy.

Deliver

print-ready and web-ready files

per TAS and GPO technical specifications.

Coordinate proof cycles (two rounds minimum) with TAS CSO, incorporating feedback within 24–48 hours.

Oversee document structure, master pages, typography, kerning, and leading consistency.

Ensure all design outputs comply with TAS’s Style Guide, IRM 1.17.7, and Section 508 standards.

Support production of

advance copies

(up to 30 printed, spiral-bound sets) for Congressional and stakeholder distribution.

Maintain and archive source files, fonts, and linked items for government ownership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline.

Minimum

5 years of experience

in publication design for federal or large-scale public sector clients.

Expert proficiency in

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) .

Strong knowledge of

CMYK color management , typography, and long-document production.

Familiarity with

FedRAMP-compliant file transfers

and data security protocols.

Ability to manage intense publication cycles with evening / weekend availability during December and June deadlines.