Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Associate Graphic Designer
at BME Strategies
🏢 About BME Strategies
BME Strategies is a mission-driven consulting firm that partners with government agencies to design and evaluate public health programs, with a strong focus on equity and community-driven solutions. Working here means your design skills directly support initiatives that strengthen public health systems and make a tangible difference in communities across the US. The remote-first culture and emphasis on high-stakes deliverables offer a unique blend of purpose and professional challenge.
About This Role
As a Senior Associate Graphic Designer, you will be the visual storyteller for complex public health data and strategic proposals, transforming technical information into clear, compelling visuals for government clients. Your work will directly impact the success of RFPs, client presentations, and brand consistency, making you a critical partner in advancing public health initiatives through effective communication.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing feedback on a proposal layout from the project team, then spending the morning refining data visualizations in Illustrator for an evaluation report. After lunch, you could be creating a PowerPoint template for an upcoming client presentation, followed by a team check-in to align on brand standards for a new RFP response. You might also log into WordPress to update a resource page, ensuring all visuals are consistent with the latest brand guidelines.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who BME Strategies Is Looking For
- Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign for document layout and Illustrator for data visualization, with a portfolio showcasing complex information design.
- Experienced in designing for consulting or agency environments, with proven ability to turn dense data (e.g., evaluation findings, public health statistics) into engaging charts, infographics, and reports.
- Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Canva, with a knack for creating professional templates and presentations that maintain brand consistency under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable with WordPress for basic updates and familiar with brand identity systems, ideally with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field (master's preferred).
📝 Tips for Applying to BME Strategies
Tailor your portfolio to include examples of data visualization and layout design for reports or proposals—ideally with public health or government content. Show how you simplified complex information.
Highlight any experience with RFPs or high-stakes business documents in your resume, emphasizing your ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain brand consistency.
In your cover letter, explicitly mention your proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Canva, and provide an example of how you used these tools to improve clarity or impact.
Research BME Strategies' recent projects or blog posts about public health initiatives, and reference them in your application to show genuine interest in their mission.
Submit a PDF of your portfolio with a clear table of contents and captions explaining your role and the design challenge, especially for data-heavy pieces.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your ability to transform complex public health data into visually engaging and accessible reports, citing a specific example from your portfolio.', 'Your experience with proposal design and understanding of the RFP process, emphasizing attention to detail and brand consistency.', 'Your proficiency with the required tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, Canva) and any experience with WordPress or brand identity development.', "Your alignment with BME's mission of advancing equity and community-driven public health solutions, and how your design work supports that goal."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review BME Strategies' website and recent blog posts to understand their public health focus areas and the language they use (e.g., health equity, community-driven solutions).
- → Look at their client list or case studies to see the types of government partners they work with (e.g., state health departments, federal agencies).
- → Search for any published reports or presentations they've created to get a sense of their design style and the complexity of their data visualization needs.
- → Check their LinkedIn or Glassdoor for employee insights about the company culture and remote work environment.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic portfolio without examples of data visualization or layout design—this role specifically requires those skills.
- Failing to mention your experience with RFPs or proposal design, which is a core part of the job.
- Ignoring the public health context—don't just focus on design skills; show you understand the mission and can communicate complex information for a government audience.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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