Information Designer (San Diego) at LINK

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

97000.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Design, Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, Data Visualization, Wireframing, Prototyping, Brand Development, Information Hierarchy, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Client Collaboration, Visual Storytelling

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Location: We are actively hiring in the San Diego area. Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. Let us be your partners in change. About the Opportunity: LINK is actively seeking an Information Designer to join our dynamic team, where we transform complex ideas and data into clear, engaging visual products—such as infographics, charts, wireframes, and prototypes—for print and digital use. This role applies human-centered design and design thinking to create intuitive solutions that support client goals. The designer will work closely with internal teams and clients to understand needs, structure information, and deliver impactful visuals across a range of industries. This 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. Qualifications: Active Clearance: Secret preferred Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Journalism, Visual Communications, or a related field 5-10 years of experience in graphic design or a related role Strong expertise in information design, with a passion for creating visual stories and working with data to deliver impactful solutions Well-versed in a variety of design areas (e.g., experience design, brand development, information design, graphic design) to propose and develop the best solutions for each project Highly motivated to solve end-user challenges, meet stakeholder needs, and achieve business goals Exceptional organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Capable of meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements Comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to lead clients and teams to clarity around requirements A bias towards positivity, openness and supporting others Design portfolio required for consideration Responsibilities: Visual Design and Information Products Develop high-quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, briefs and presentation visuals Translate dense, technical or ambiguous information into structured, accessible and visually compelling formats Co-create visual systems, frameworks, and narratives that support strategy, research and decision making Produce materials optimized for both print and digital environments Human-Centered Design and Problem Solving Apply human-centered design principles to every stage of the design process, from understanding user needs to testing visual solutions. Collaborate closely with strategists, researchers, and subject-matter experts to ensure visuals reflect real user needs and client goals Iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback data insights and testing Client and Stakeholder Collaboration Understand client challenges and translate them into clear, tailored visual artifacts that drive clarity and alignment Work with the strategist to engage with client to define goals, clarify requirements, gather inputs and present design solutions Work efficiently under tight timelines and shifting priorities Support the development of templates, visual standards, and repeatable Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week Hybrid, with 2–3 days a week working onsite with the client Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events Salary We're committed to offering competitive compensation. While the salary range for this position is $71,000-$97,000, your final offer may be adjusted based on factors like experience and location. Benefits: $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance 401K with employer contribution of up to 4% 11 Federal Holidays per year 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) Annual bonus plan participation Annual profit sharing participation $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard EOE

Responsibilities

The role involves developing high-quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, wireframes, and prototypes, translating complex information into structured and visually compelling formats for print and digital use. Responsibilities also include applying human-centered design principles throughout the process and collaborating with strategists and subject-matter experts to ensure visuals meet user needs and client goals.