Graphics Specialist

This role develops professional visual communication products—including infographics, briefings, illustrations, UI/UX elements, marketing collateral, and data‑driven graphics—to support strategic messaging and mission objectives. This position requires strong conceptual thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, visually compelling products.ResponsibilitiesDevelop high‑quality graphics, illustrations, and multimedia products to support executive‑level presentations, strategic communications, and technical documentation.Create visually engaging layouts for digital and print content such as briefings, dashboards, posters, brochures, diagrams, data visualizations, and interactive media.Translate complex technical concepts into intuitive visual formats suitable for diverse audiences.Maintain brand, style, and visual communication standards across all products.Work independently or as a senior member of project teams, providing expert guidance on design strategies and visual communication best practices.Consult with stakeholders to interpret requirements, understand project objectives, and deliver optimal visual solutions.Support change efforts and innovation through improved visual communication methods.Manage multiple concurrent design projects, ensuring timely delivery of high quality products.Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, brand alignment, and technical excellence.Recommend process improvements and design standards to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearanceBachelor’s degree (BS) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or related field.5-7 years of experience in graphic design, multimedia production, or visual communications.UX/UI Certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Google UX).Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere) and modern design tools.Demonstrated ability to create complex graphics, data visualizations, and executive level presentations.Desired QualificationsProject Management Certificate or Agile CertificationAdobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Advanced mastery of Adobe applicationsCompTIA IT Fundamentals+Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design Security+ CETABLAEU ExperienceData visualization certificationsInformation design courseworkBenefitsWe offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSLocation: Annapolis JunctionType of environment: VariesNoise level: LowWork schedule: Non‑standard shiftAmount of Travel: 20%PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to…