Senior Manager, Communications

Avid Core • Washington, DC

2d • $100,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Avid Core is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to support communications initiatives as a Digital Project Manager for a federal agency. This role will focus on developing digital communications products—including graphics, infographics, data visualizations, and scientific illustrations—that communicate the impact of federally funded research.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in digital project management, graphic design, digital communications, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience managing creative or digital production teams
• Strong background in graphic design, digital media production, marketing or scientific visualization
• Strong understanding of project management processes, including scheduling, resource coordination, and milestone tracking
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or similar software
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
• Organized and able to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
• Professional and confident interacting with researchers, program staff, and federal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality visual communications products
• Able to balance creative direction with project management responsibilities
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
• Team-oriented and supportive of junior staff development

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing infographics, scientific illustrations, or data visualizations preferred
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and content management systems preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Scientific Illustration, Communications, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, development, and delivery of digital communications products supporting federal programs and initiatives
• Oversee production of visual communications materials such as infographics, digital graphics, scientific illustrations, data visualizations, and presentation materials
• Translate complex scientific concepts into accessible visual formats for public, academic, and policy audiences
• Coordinate design workflows and project timelines across multiple design and communications initiatives
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of junior designers and illustrators producing graphics and visual communications materials
• Review and provide feedback on design deliverables to ensure visual clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Ensure visual materials align with federal communications objectives and agency branding standards
• Work closely with writers, communications staff, and subject matter experts to develop integrated digital communications products
• Conduct research and collaborate with scientists and program staff to accurately represent research concepts visually
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and task assignments for digital design projects
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables while ensuring projects remain on schedule
• Facilitate internal coordination among communications staff, designers, and client stakeholders
• Ensure digital products meet federal accessibility standards and usability best practices
• Support development of digital assets for websites, presentations, social media, and outreach materials
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries and version control for graphics and visual communications materials
• Participate in internal and client meetings to discuss communications priorities and project progress
• Identify opportunities to improve design workflows, project efficiency, and visual storytelling approaches
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth
• Provide general digital communications and project support as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level