Graphic Design Team Leader

Requisition Number: 29431 Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

HII: Mission Technologies is seeking a Lead Graphic Artist to join our team in Hunstville, AL!
This Graphic Artist will provide direct multimedia, graphic design, and web development support across the project office and assist in coordinating visual communications with staff and external partners. Acts as the main point of contact for all visual products, including event graphics, organization charts, photography, and SharePoint site layouts.
Ensures the timely creation and delivery of all visual materials, including quarterly awards, monthly birthday cards, and custom retirement/farewell frames.
Coordinates with project teams and operations personnel to execute daily tasks, including professional event photography (ceremonies, all-hands meetings, and portraits), SharePoint page design, and updating new employee profiles in the Workforce Manager system.
Provides guidance to managers on visual layout options, branding updates (such as logos and organizational flags), and SharePoint functionality to improve team communication.
Manages the daily operations of the print lab, operating specialized side-tray printers and large-format plotters to print facility seating charts, milestone calendars, and event banners.
Handles hands-on troubleshooting and coordinates directly with IT help desks and printer maintenance vendors to keep print equipment and software drivers running.
Conceives, designs, lays out, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork.
Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions.
Provides guidance on graphic technology.
Works closely with customer contacts to understand requirements and create graphic designs.
6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience

• Preferred: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Bachelors degree in graphic design or related art and design fields
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance with the US DoW
• Possesses practical, hands-on experience in digital photography, print production, file management, and basic database administration
• Demonstrates advanced skills in SharePoint site design, graphic layout, and Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, and Forms.

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• A Secret Clearance with the US DoW
• Experience working with Fed Government, DoW customers or contractors

Office environment
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:
We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; employee assistance programs; financial planning tools, life insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.