Graphic Specialist- Senior (contingent 034)

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:

• Provide 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.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in graphic design software, including Microsoft Office products, Adobe cloud and/or equivalent tools.
• Ensuring consistent brand application across all media.
• 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.
• Develop and oversee the production of print graphics integrated with high-end motion video and animation projects, ensuring seamless visual storytelling.
• Independently design and produce strategic and executive-level communication materials supporting senior leaders, incorporating clear and impactful messaging.
• Direct the development of storyboards, scripts, and creative planning documents to guide multimedia and video production teams.
• Create and provide illustrations, drawings, and other print art work.
• Provide photographs, charts, diagrams, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information.
• Coordinate and lead conference graphic support, including planning, development, and placement of printed materials, signage, exhibits, and other event visuals in collaboration with event planners and stakeholders.
• Manage technical graphic design deliverables related to industrial design, architecture, drafting, and environmental branding, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Lead budget development and cost management for graphic production and environmental branding initiatives; serve as the primary liaison with vendors, subcontractors, and consultants for graphic-related services.
• Provide expert review and quality assurance for all graphic outputs, maintaining compliance with Army and CPE IEW&S branding and technical standards.
• Provide backup support to web design, development, and maintenance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of federal government public relations/affairs that inform creative and graphic design.
• Manages the visual style and design of the organization's brand.
• Responsible for the overall visual aspects of communications campaigns and products and coordinates the work of other artistic or design staff.
• Oversee 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelors or better.

Preferred: Associates or better.

Experience

Required: 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.

10 years: 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.