Creative Production Lead (R5947)

InvestedintheMission; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a skilled graphics designer to design and format high-quality proposal documents, decks, and visuals for government and international customers. You will translate complex technical content into clear, engaging visuals, maintain style guides, and support end-to-end proposal production.

The role requires 3+ years in related fields, strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), and a track record of leadership and collaboration within

Qualifications

• 3+ years in graphic design, visual communications, document production, or proposal support.
• Experience with government and international customers is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Strong academic achievement and demonstrated analytics ability.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both visually and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Design, format, and produce proposal documents, presentations, graphics, and bid materials.
• Translate technical input into clear visual stories that support messaging.
• Maintain templates, style guides, and reusable assets.
• Ensure visuals are accurate, accessible, and brand-aligned for bids and client materials.
• Support proposal production, proofreading, and final-file preparation.
• Track revisions, schedules, and submission requirements.
• Assist final digital and print production.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communications

Document production

Proposal support

Government/intl customers

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Shield AI is a venture‑backed defense‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

This position is responsible for designing, formatting, and producing compelling, high-quality proposal documents, presentations, graphics, and other bid materials. Working closely with proposal managers, business development teams, and technical subject‑matter experts, to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging visual and written assets that strengthen proposals and customer presentations.

• Take extreme ownership of assigned proposal efforts for the product line.
• Create compelling graphics, infographics, charts, diagrams, process flows, organizational charts, and other visual assets for proposals, presentations, and client‑facing materials.
• Design and format polished proposal documents, executive summaries, slide decks, and bid materials that clearly communicate complex technical content.
• Translate input from proposal managers and subject‑matter experts into clear, engaging visual stories that strengthen proposal messaging.
• Maintain and enhance proposal templates, style guides, graphic libraries, and reusable visual assets.
• Ensure graphics and documents are visually consistent, accurate, accessible, and aligned with brand standards and client requirements.
• Support proposal production through document assembly, formatting, proofreading coordination, quality checks, and final‑file preparation.
• Track design revisions, production schedules, and submission requirements across active pursuits.
• Support final digital and print production, including PDFs, packaging files, and submission‑ready materials.
• Help improve design and production workflows as the proposal function grows.

Projects that you might work on:

• Provide additional support to BD team leadership such as miscellaneous projects including presentation materials, competitive intelligence gathering and/or other market information that may be gathered with the sales and marketing teams.
• Build and maintain reusable proposal templates, slide libraries, visual standards, and graphic asset libraries.

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience in graphic design, visual communications, document production, proposal support, or a related field plus experience working with government and international customers.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally, visually and in writing.
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting proposals and customer engagements
• Strong understanding of AI and robotics technology
• Familiarity with software products.
• Strong technical background especially with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs).
• You have demonstrated thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to support the Go to Market Team.
• Demonstrated understanding of specific DoD operational scenarios and systems.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Employment information

• Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
• Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

76000 - 110000 USD a year