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Graphic Designer / Editorial Designer
Spectraforce Technologies | |
United States, New Jersey, Newark | |
Sep 24, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Graphic Designer / Editorial Designer Location: Newark NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Summary:- We are seeking a highly skilled Editorial Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing long-form and data-rich materials for print and digital, including reports, brochures, presentations and interactive PDFs. This role requires strong typography and layout skills, a sharp eye for detail, and proven expertise in making documents ADA compliant. Key Responsibilities: * Design and produce editorial materials, including reports, white papers, brochures, fact sheets and thought leadership pieces, for print and digital.
* Build and format presentation decks in PowerPoint, following brand templates and standards. * Create accessible PDFs that meet ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA standards, including tagging, reading order, alt text and table structure. * Test and fix documents with accessibility tools such as Acrobat Pro and PAC. * Lay out charts, tables and data visualizations clearly and accurately. * Prepare print-ready files and work with vendors on production specs. * Apply brand guidelines consistently across all deliverables. * Work with writers, marketers and compliance reviewers to handle edits and revision rounds on tight timelines. * Build and maintain templates, style sheets and file libraries for reuse. * Stay current on design and accessibility best practices. Qualifications: Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
* 3+ years of professional experience in editorial, publication or document design. * Portfolio showing long-form print and digital work. Skills:
* Expert in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro.
* Advanced PowerPoint skills, including master slides and templates. * Proven hands-on experience remediating PDFs to accessibility standards. * Strong typography, grid and layout skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * High attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in financial services or another regulated industry.
* Familiarity with compliance review workflows. * Experience making Word and PowerPoint files accessible. * Accessibility certification (for example, IAAP CPACC or Adobe accessibility training). * Basic motion or digital publishing skills. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a detail-driven designer who is equally comfortable building a 40-page report, cleaning up a sales deck and tagging a PDF for screen readers. They are proactive, collaborative and able to own projects from layout through final accessible delivery. | |
Sep 24, 2026