Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic DesignerLocation: Austin-based, hybrid (with approximately 10%+ travel supporting industry events, executive engagements, and strategic marketing initiatives)Position Type: Contractor Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearanceAbout NODA AINODA AI is a Veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.Our marketing organization plays a critical role in shaping how our company, technology, and vision are understood across the defense ecosystem. We are building a function that moves with the business, aligning corporate strategy, business development priorities, product innovation, and market engagement to accelerate growth.Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to serve as NODA's visual communications expert, enabling the marketing organization through creative excellence across print, digital, experiential, technical, and executive communications. You will partner closely with Integrated Marketing, Events & Field Marketing, Business Development, Product Management, Engineering, Video Production, and Executive Leadership to translate strategy, messaging, and technical capabilities into compelling visual experiences.Your work will span the full creative lifecycle, from concept development and technical visualization through production and quality assurance. You will design across social media graphics and digital campaigns, executive presentations, trade show exhibits, technical illustrations, websites, environmental graphics, and customer-facing experiences.Success in this role requires creative versatility, exceptional attention to detail, a bias toward action, and a deep understanding of the defense ecosystem. You will be equally comfortable producing polished executive communications, developing technical graphics from engineering concepts, editing photography, designing large-format event graphics, and creating digital experiences that strengthen NODA's brand and support business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop compelling visual communications that translate approved messaging, business objectives, and technical concepts into creative assets supporting marketing, communications, business development, recruiting, and customer engagementDesign and produce high-quality creative assets across the full print and digital ecosystem, including marketing collateral, executive presentations, advertising, brochures, one-pagers, white papers, social media, email, digital campaigns, and environmental graphicsApply NODA's corporate brand standards, creative direction, and visual identity consistently across all marketing materialsDesign websites, landing pages, and digital experiences that support integrated marketing campaigns, customer engagement, and business development, applying user-centered design and accessibility best practicesEnsure digital and print communications comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and government publishing requirements where applicableTranslate complex technical concepts, including AI, autonomous systems, robotics, software platforms, command and control, and mission capabilities, into compelling visual communications for technical, executive, military, government, and industry audiencesOrganize complex information into clear visual narratives through technical illustrations, architecture diagrams, process flows, maps, iconography, infographics, and data visualizationsDevelop creative assets that accurately represent military organizations, Federal Civilian agencies, Defense technologies, and mission environments while maintaining technical credibility and visual authenticityPartner with Marketing, Business Development, Product, Engineering, Video Production, Recruiting, and Executive Leadership to translate ideas and business priorities into effective visual communicationsManage creative projects from concept through final production, ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across print, digital, environmental, and experiential mediaEdit, retouch, composite, and color correct photography, leveraging official government imagery, technical assets, event photography, and original creative workPrepare production-ready files for print, digital publishing, large-format graphics, environmental graphics, exhibits, advertising, vehicle wraps, presentations, and multimediaMaintain creative asset libraries, templates, design standards, and production workflows while managing multiple concurrent projectsRequired Qualifications7+ years of agency or in-house experience in graphic design, visual communications, digital design, motion design, or related creative disciplinesDemonstrated experience supporting a Defense technology company, Government Contracting, military, aerospace organization, Federal Civilian agency, or similarly technical B2G organizationPortfolio demonstrating exceptional creative execution across print, digital, web, motion, experiential, environmental, and executive communicationsAdvanced proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, and FigmaDemonstrated experience producing creative assets across the complete print and digital ecosystem, from traditional publishing and print collateral to responsive web design, large-format graphics, technical illustrations, and multimediaDemonstrated understanding of the visual language of the Department of War, Federal Civilian agencies, military services, Combatant Commands, and the Defense Industrial BaseExperience selecting and applying appropriate military imagery, official government photography (including DVIDS), military customs, terminology, and organizational distinctionsExperience developing Section 508-compliant visual communicationsExperience leveraging AI-enabled creative technologies to improve workflows while maintaining exceptional quality and human oversightBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experienceU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience developing creative assets supporting Defense technology, military operations, command and control, autonomy, robotics, or other national security missionsExperience designing large-format exhibits, trade show environments, environmental graphics, vehicle wraps, and customer demonstration experiencesDemonstrated experience producing motion graphics and video content for multimedia storytelling and digital campaigns; 3D work in Cinema 4D or Blender is a plusExperience creating technical software diagrams, architecture graphics, data visualizations, operational graphics, and complex information designActive U.S. security clearanceSkills & AttributesSound creative judgment, balancing creativity, clarity, technical accuracy, and mission relevance to select the right visual solution for the audience and mediumOperationally agile, managing multiple concurrent creative priorities while adapting quickly to changing business needs and compressed timelinesBias toward action, proactively solving problems and moving creative work forward without waiting for perfect directionPrecise and detail-oriented, maintaining exceptional standards for accuracy, consistency, production quality, and accessibilityCollaborative mindset, building trusted partnerships across Marketing, Business Development, Product, Engineering, and Executive Leadership while incorporating feedback constructivelyContinuous improver, exploring new creative approaches, production methods, and AI-enabled workflows with sound judgment on their applicationSecurity and OPSEC aware, with proven discretion handling sensitive, proprietary, or export-controlled materialStrong at stakeholder communication and technical translation, distilling complex engineering subject matter and government programs into clear, compelling visualsMission driven, with a personal commitment to supporting National DefenseGrowth Path at NODALead Graphic Designer / Creative Lead – shape NODA's broader creative direction and mentor future design talent as the team scalesHead of Creative / Director of Creative Services – lead the full creative function spanning graphic design, motion, video, and experiential workExport Control Compliance To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration