Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer’s mission.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE.

The artist will produce timely designs to illustrate and illuminate communications materials for distribution to the US Department of Energy (DOE) and both general and targeted audiences. Under minimal supervision the candidate will develop thought-provoking designs using modern tools and techniques.

• Work proficiently in software programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Work closely with leadership and internal customers to apply graphics expertise to produce timely and visually effective communications tools for distribution to internal and external stakeholders including co-workers and peers, industry, academia, government sponsors and the public at large.
• Participate in planning for and production of significant deliverables, such as annual reports, brochures, digital signage, posters, infographics, presentations, R&D achievement sheets and collateral for high-profile visits.
• Prioritize requests, coordinate and schedule workflow and facilitate production with printer or other vendors to meet tight, demanding deadlines and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics. Follow internal review processes to ensure highest quality products.
• Engage with team members in all areas of the communications process and contribute to the overall mission.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

• A bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, or related field with a minimum of 2 – 4 years of experience.
• The successful candidate must have excellent attention to detail; the ability to understand, follow, and implement complex instructions; strong organizational skills, including the flexibility to handle multiple assignments for multiple customers simultaneously; and excellent verbal communication skills.
• The successful candidate must possess the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work— both independently and with all levels of researchers and staff—in a team-based environment; and strong skills in solving problems and developing and implementing solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in multi-page layout and design.
• Experience in animation and/or 2D/3D modeling.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.