Junior Graphic Designer

REI Systems' mission is to deliver reliable, innovative technology solutions that advance Federal clients' missions and exceed their expectations. Our technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. We take a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our services, including application modernization, grants management, case management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. This approach, the REI Way, ensures mission impact by aligning our clients' strategic objectives with measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

REI is embracing Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies as tools to enhance how we think, create, and work. Our teams are encouraged to experiment with new tools, explore new approaches, and continuously learn as technology and creative practices evolve. In this role, you will be expected to thoughtfully explore and use AI-enabled tools to support ideation, design exploration, workflow efficiency, and creative problem-solving, while applying strong design judgment and maintaining REI's standards for quality and brand consistency.

We offer the same commitment to our employees by providing professional development, meaningful projects, and flexibility to spend time with family and friends. We believe employees are at their best when fulfilled in both their professional careers and their personal lives. Learn more at  voted REI Systems a Washington Post Top Workplace in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Project Overview:

REI Systems' Creative Services team plays a vital role in supporting a wide range of marketing initiatives, internal communications, branding initiatives, and proposal efforts. The team brings ideas to life through digital artwork, technical illustrations, infographics, print materials, branding for products and events, website design, video production, photography, and more. Clients rely on our expertise to navigate the design process smoothly, trusting us to understand their needs and deliver creative solutions that align with their goals.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented, creative, and passionate early-career graphic designer with a portfolio showcasing strengths in marketing, typography, layout, visual storytelling, infographics, and digital media. Professional, internship, freelance, academic, or personal work that demonstrates these capabilities is welcome. The ideal candidate thrives on creative challenges, enjoys problem-solving, and is not afraid to share ideas and explore innovative solutions.

We are looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, and proactive—someone who takes ownership of their work, looks for opportunities to contribute, and takes initiative rather than waiting to be directed at every step. In our collaborative environment, designers are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, experiment with new approaches, seek feedback, and continuously refine their work and creative approach.

You will work alongside experienced designers and internal partners on a wide variety of projects, with opportunities to continue developing your skills, take on increasingly complex creative challenges, and grow within the role.

If you enjoy working on diverse projects, continuously developing your skills, and finding new and better ways to solve creative challenges, we would love for you to join our team.

Scope of Work:

• Design a variety of materials to promote REI Systems including, but not limited to, social graphics and advertisements, digital banners, landing pages, printed collateral, flyers, posters, event banners, presentations, videos, etc.
• Conceptualize and design visually compelling marketing campaigns that run across various platforms and mediums.
• Transform complex technical content into modern, intuitive proposal graphics from conception to finalization.
• Collaborate with other designers and stakeholders to understand project goals, audiences, and messages and translate it into compelling visual communications.
• Explore multiple creative approaches and thoughtfully use new tools, technologies, and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen concepts, improve efficiency, and solve design challenges.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, proactively identify next steps, ask questions when needed, communicate needs or roadblocks, and follow projects through from concept to completion.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities…