Graphic Specialist- Senior; contingent

Graphic Specialist
- Senior

Senior-level graphics support, driving creative art direction, high-end motion video concept design, and the production of print and multi-media products uniquely tailored to CPE IEW&S needs.

Location(s):
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or remote

Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing senior-level graphics support, driving creative art direction, high-end motion video concept design, and the production of print and multi-media products uniquely tailored to CPE IEW&S needs.
• Demonstrating advanced expertise in graphic design software, including Microsoft Office products, Adobe cloud and/or equivalent tools.
• Ensuring consistent brand application across all media.
• Leading the creation and execution of compelling visual concepts and creative strategies across print, digital, and motion media, ensuring adherence to brand standards and organizational objectives.
• Developing and overseeing the production of print graphics integrated with high-end motion video and animation projects, ensuring seamless visual storytelling.
• Independently designing and producing strategic and executive-level communication materials supporting senior leaders, incorporating clear and impactful messaging.
• Directing the development of storyboards, scripts, and creative planning documents to guide multimedia and video production teams.
• Creating and providing illustrations, drawings, and other print art work.
• Providing photographs, charts, diagrams, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information.
• Coordinating and leading conference graphic support, including planning, development, and placement of printed materials, signage, exhibits, and other event visuals in collaboration with event planners and stakeholders.
• Managing technical graphic design deliverables related to industrial design, architecture, drafting, and environmental branding, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Leading budget development and cost management for graphic production and environmental branding initiatives; serving as the primary liaison with vendors, subcontractors, and consultants for graphic-related services.
• Providing expert review and quality assurance for all graphic outputs, maintaining compliance with Army and CPE IEW&S branding and technical standards.
• Providing backup support to web design, development, and maintenance.
• Demonstrating an understanding of federal government public relations/affairs that inform creative and graphic design.
• Managing the visual style and design of the organization's brand.
• Responsible for the overall visual aspects of communications campaigns and products and coordinating the work of other artistic or design staff.
• Overseeing the page layout of catalogs, newspapers, magazines, or other similar products.
• Proven experience developing compelling concepts, ensuring brand consistency through hands-on design work, providing creative direction and contributing to strategic decisions to deliver high-quality visual solutions across various media platforms.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor Degree
  - Graphics design, computer information systems, Commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, videography/video editing, visual communication, or other fields related to the position.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the field of graphics, videography, and/or other design relevant experience required.
• Substitution:
  Associates degree and minimum fifteen (15) years' experience in the field of graphics and design. Additional years' experience can substitute for field of study.
• A secret security clearance is required.

Required:

Bachelors or better.

Preferred:
Associates or better.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in graphic design software, including Microsoft Office products, Adobe cloud and/or equivalent tools.
• Lead the creation and execution of compelling visual concepts and creative strategies across print, digital, and motion media, ensuring adherence to brand standards and organizational objectives.
• Independently design and produce strategic and executive-level communication materials supporting senior leaders, incorporating clear and impactful messaging.