Senior Graphic Designer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Level 4 Graphic Designer with deep expertise in Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) formats. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives in structured, technical environments and can bridge the gap between visual design and engineering documentation.

You will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing graphics for complex systems, including technical publications, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs),curriculum, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality vector graphics using SVG and CGM formats
Convert, clean, and optimize legacy graphics into standardized formats for modern systems
Collaborate with engineering, technical publications, and product teams to interpret technical data into clear visual representations
Ensure graphics comply with industry standards, including S1000D, MIL-STD, and customer-specific requirements
Develop reusable graphic templates, symbols, and libraries
Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability
Support integration of graphics into IETMs, web-based platforms, and other digital delivery systems
Troubleshoot compatibility issues across tools and publishing environments

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a focus on technical or engineering environments
Advanced proficiency in SVG creation and optimization
Strong working knowledge of CGM (creation, editing, and conversion)
Experience with tools such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or specialized CGM editors
Familiarity with technical publication standards (S1000D)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex datasets
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical data

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries
Knowledge of IETM/IETP systems and workflows
Familiarity with XML-based publishing environments
Experience with CAD-to-illustration workflows
Understanding of configuration management and version control processes

Key Competencies

Technical precision and accuracy
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-driven with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Long Wave Inc. is a Small Business defense contractor headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. We are an industry leader in the installation and maintenance of Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency/High Frequency (VLF/LF/HF) communication systems, software development, software, and hardware installation, Nuclear Command and Control Communication (NC3), Contract Support Services (CSS), and systems engineering. We have grown into an agile company based on experience, trust, and integrity. Long Wave is the best Strategic Communications Small Business in America. As a leader in services and solutions, software, and engineering products, we make certain that our abilities are as diverse and unique as our customers.

As a government contractor, we specialize in:

Engineering
Tower and Antenna Maintenance and Installation
Software Development
Software and Hardware Installation
Operations and Maintenance of Government Facilities
Information Technology and Cybersecurity Services
Simulation and Training
Program Management Services for Various Agencies and Clients

Staffed with retired military, senior engineers, and support personnel from industry, we have helped to design and implement some of the United States Military’s most critical and innovative communications technologies. Our subject matter experts have hundreds of years of combined experience operating, maintaining, and modernizing communications suites around the world and our software developers have decades of experience analyzing, architecting, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for the United States Navy and commercial customers.

Our military men and women around the world count on Long Wave to provide services for many of today’s modern military communication programs. Some of our accomplishments include:

The Clarinet Merlin Receiving System (CMRS), a shore-based communications system that continuously monitors emergency transmissions from buoys launched from United States Navy submarines;
A Command and Control (C2) Dashboard, which provides databases for operational and maintenance support for the United States Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) leadership;
Long Wave developed Trainers and Stimulators that provide mission rehearsal capability, which can completely simulate a communication suite with integrated voice and data communications.

Long Wave is proud to have been supporting the United States Military since 1995.