Senior Graphic Designer

Overview

TISTA is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer to join our Growth Team. The ideal candidate ha s a strong background in supporting federal, state, and local proposals for clients such as VA, HHS, USDA, and DHS and marketing efforts such as client presentation, hand-outs/flyers for conferences . In this role, you will be instrumental in helping our team win new work with the federal government through visual storytelling, creati on of compelling and visually clear proposal graphics and presentations. You will be responsible for transforming complex technical information into high-impact visuals that are on-brand and compliant with rigorous proposal standards where applicable.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop compelling, brand-compliant graphics for federal proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including infographics, process flows, solution diagrams, organizational charts, timelines, and data visualizations ensure graphics aligned with narrative content and customer requirements .

• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Subject Matter Experts, Capture Managers, and Proposal Team members to transform technical, operational, and management concepts into clear, visually engaging communications.

• Translate complex information and technical content into concise, audience-focused visuals that strengthen proposal messaging, improve readability, and support win themes.

• Create professional visual assets, including cover designs, section dividers, callout graphics, and other branded proposal elements in alignment with the proposal requirements and layout .

• Develop and maintain visual consistency across all deliverables by ensuring adherence to corporate branding, proposal requirements, and quality standards.

• Adapt, refine, and enhance AI-generated images and graphics to produce editable, accurate, and brand-compliant visual assets for proposal and presentation use.

• Design polished, executive-level PowerPoint presentations for oral proposals, technical demonstrations, customer briefings, and leadership presentations.

• Create custom illustrations, iconography, and graphic elements that effectively communicate key differentiators, solution approaches, and technical concepts.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of creativity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Ensure all visual deliverables meet accessibility, formatting, and compliance requirements, as well as client-specific guidelines.

• Experience supporting federal government proposals, capture efforts, and business development organizations through visual storytelling .

• Proficiency with diagramming and visualization tools such as InDesign, Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Draw.io, Lucidchart , or similar platforms.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Solid e xperience using AI-powered creative tools, including Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Draw.io , or comparable generative AI solutions for image generation .

• Advanced skill in PowerPoint presentation design.

• Deep understanding of brand guidelines, color theory, contrast, and image formatting.

• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and best practices for government-facing documents and presentations.

Qualifications

• 7 + years of relevant experience working in the Federal Government or GovCon environment.

• Diplomatic, persuasive, and articulate communication style to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers/partners.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Suite

• Ability to adapt to new, technology-driven tools , including AI

• Ability t o understand customer goals, RFP requirements to deliver compelling and compliant proposal graphic s

• Strong oral and written communication skills ; versed at leading a disparate group to a common goal.

• Ability to develop engaging and compelling proposals and customer-facing presentations .

• Self-motivation and flexibility to work on multiple competing priorities.

• Positive and proactive can-do attitude and approach ; interested in learning new methods (e.g., AI-assisted design workflows) and tools to improve graphic generation and design .

• Must be a team player that proactively engages in a positive manner in all phases of the business development life cycle .

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Documented track record of winning new business both as a prime and subcontractor.

• As part of your application, please submit a portfolio containing 10-15 of your strongest and most diverse design/graphic samples. We are particularly interested in seeing work that demonstrates strategic thinking, brand consistency, visual storytelling, and the ability to develop creative concepts in support of business proposals, marketing and social media including video productions, if available.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design , Visual Communications, Multimedia Design, (or equivalent combination of education and experience) from an accredited college or university in a related field, business management

• MS, MBA a plus

Location:

• Remote, with the ability to attend in person meetings at TISTA HQ Rockville, MD.

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $85,000 to $98,000.

• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: