Fast-paced graphic designer needed to create long-form reports, marketing collateral, and digital assets for a defense innovation firm. The role demands someone who can rapidly transform complex data into clean, contemporary visual communications across multiple mediums.
Mission
Agile Defense supports the U.S. Department of Defense and national security missions through adaptive innovation and advanced technologies. This designer directly enables the firm's ability to communicate strategic initiatives, research findings, and event materials that advance the nation's vital interests.
About this role
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1730
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced graphic designer to join a fast-paced team that creates and publishes long-form reports, marketing and event collateral, award certificates, and other visual materials for print and digital usage. Applicants will need to have experience providing graphics specifically created to support the requirements of individual projects across various mediums, in addition to laying out dense content and nuanced data in a short amount of time.
Submission of an online portfolio with your application is required.
Your portfolio must show range across:
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Long-form print/report design
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Digital assets—social media graphics, digital banners
Aesthetic Direction
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Contemporary, modern—not 2D drop shadows, embossing, or dated lettering effects
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Clean, academic, prestigious tone
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Good use of negative space
Education and Background
- Degree in graphic design or related field.
Years of Experience
7+ years
Required Skills
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Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Highly skilled on a Mac platform.
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Strong knowledge of 508-compliance.
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Ability to create infographics based on descriptions of complex financial data and/or content.
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Familiarity with industry-standard applications for developing print-, digital-, and web-based deliverables.
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Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines and schedules.
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Availability to work beyond normal working hours, including holidays, if needed.
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Excellent communication organizational skills.
Bonus Skills
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Photo editing
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Gen AI
Working Conditions
Onsite in Washington, D.C. 5 times a week, working regular business hours.
Required skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 508 compliance
- Infographic design
- Mac platform proficiency
- Print and digital design
- Data visualization
- Multitasking under deadline pressure