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At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. \nLet us be your partners in change.\nLocation: We are actively hiring in the Charleston, SC area.\nAbout the Opportunity\nLINK is actively seeking a SeniorInformation Designer to join our dynamic team, where we collaborate with clients across a wide range of industries to create impactful visual stories that communicate complex ideas. You will be responsible for translating concepts into compelling visual products, including prototypes, wireframes, infographics, charts, and diagrams, to effectively convey both quantitative data and abstract ideas in print and digital formats.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to apply human-centered design and design thinking principles to solve complex challenges and deliver visually engaging solutions. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to understand their needs, develop intuitive information hierarchies, and create designs that support their goals.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Journalism, Animation, Information Design, or a related field.\n10+ years of experience in graphic design, information design, visual communication, or a related field.\n Current TS/SCI clearance level required.\nStrong expertise in information design, visual storytelling, and communicating complex information through visual means.\nWell-versed in a variety of design disciplines (e.g., information design, graphic design, brand development, experience design) and able to select the appropriate approach for a given challenge.\nStrong understanding of information hierarchy, accessibility considerations, visual communication principles, and human-centered design methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex design efforts and 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approaches.\nPartners with cross-functional teams, including strategists, design strategists, engineers, researchers, and subject matter experts, to understand organizational priorities, audience needs, and communication objectives.\nApplies human-centered design principles to develop visual solutions that support stakeholder understanding, alignment, and decision-making.\nTranslates quantitative and qualitative data, research findings, and complex concepts into compelling visual narratives and communication products.\nDevelops information hierarchies, visual frameworks, and communication systems that improve comprehension, navigation, and usability.\nGuides visual approaches that help stakeholders understand complex systems, processes, concepts, and strategic initiatives.\nVisual Design & Information Products\nLeads development of high-impact visual products including infographics, dashboards, diagrams, presentations, wireframes, prototypes, and decision-support 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sessions that strengthen project outcomes and build stakeholder alignment.\nUses visual prototyping techniques to explore concepts, communicate ideas, and evaluate potential solutions.\nSynthesizes feedback from clients and teammates into actionable design improvements and strategic recommendations.\nBalances multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and craft.\nBrand & Creative Execution\nDevelops and applies visual identities, brand systems, and communication approaches across a variety of formats and audiences.\nProvides guidance on typography, composition, hierarchy, color, illustration, and visual storytelling approaches.\nEnsures visual products consistently align with audience needs, communication objectives, and established brand standards.\nDemonstrates strong visual judgment and craftsmanship across all deliverables.\nBrings creativity, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset to complex communication challenges.\nInteractive & Digital Media\nRecommends the most effective medium or combination of media to communicate information, engage audiences, and support desired outcomes.\nGuides development of digital, interactive, and multimedia experiences that improve audience understanding and engagement.\nApplies storytelling principles across websites, dashboards, applications, motion graphics, video, and other communication channels.\nHelps teams evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and communication approaches that may improve audience reach and effectiveness.\nDemonstrates curiosity and adaptability when exploring new communication mediums, technologies, and tools.\nTeam Development & Leadership\nMentors teammates through coaching, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.\nModels LINK values and contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.\nShares tools, methods, frameworks, and lessons learned that improve the quality and consistency of work across engagements.\nSupports 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While the salary range for this position is $93,000 - $126,000, your final offer may be adjusted based on factors such as experience and location.\nBenefits:\n$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend\n$150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants\nLINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision\nCompany-paid Short Term Disability Insurance\n401K with employer contribution of up to 4%\n11 Federal Holidays per year \n15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year \nPaid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) \nAnnual bonus plan participation\nAnnual profit sharing participation\n$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement\nTechnology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard\nLINK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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