Lead Graphic Designer (Graphic Artist 3) - 29431

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Ensures the timely creation and delivery of all visual materials, including quarterly awards, monthly birthday cards, and custom retirement/farewell frames.Coordinates with project teams and operations personnel to execute daily tasks, including professional event photography (ceremonies, all-hands meetings, and portraits), SharePoint page design, and updating new employee profiles in the Workforce Manager system.Provides guidance to managers on visual layout options, branding updates (such as logos and organizational flags), and SharePoint functionality to improve team communication.Manages the daily operations of the print lab, operating specialized side-tray printers and large-format plotters to print facility seating charts, milestone calendars, and event banners.Handles hands-on troubleshooting and coordinates directly with IT help desks and printer maintenance vendors to keep print equipment and software drivers running.Conceives, designs, lays out, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork.Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information.Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions.Provides guidance on graphic technology.Works closely with customer contacts to understand requirements and create graphic designs. 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experiencePreferred: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experienceBachelors degree in graphic design or related art and design fieldsMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance with the US DoWPossesses practical, hands-on experience in digital photography, print production, file management, and basic database administrationDemonstrates advanced skills in SharePoint site design, graphic layout, and Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, and Forms. Find the role that’s right for you. HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.