Visual Notetaker

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. in McLean, Virginia is looking for a Design Intelligence® Visual Architect to transform conversations into clarity-building visuals. This role involves collaboration with clients and teams to foster imagination and strategic thinking, producing compelling maps and stories that support overarching goals.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in graphic recording and facilitation, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite. The position requires being in the office 3 days a week, contributing to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that values curiosity and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic recording, graphic facilitation, visual storytelling, and illustration.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work experience.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple narratives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discovery and visioning sessions, creating visuals for clarifying discussions.
• Collaborate with clients to expand visuals and guide workshops.
• Produce maps, stories, and illustrations that communicate overarching goals.

Skills

Graphic Recording

Graphic Facilitation

Visual Storytelling

Illustration

Adobe Creative Suite

Procreate

Mural

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Presentation Skills

Job description

Design Intelligence® is our proven approach to delivering technical solutions that work—faster and with less friction. By integrating design with deep technical expertise, we reduce rework, minimize risk, speed up delivery, and ensure people use what’s built. The result is higher‑quality outcomes, quicker time to impact, and greater confidence that mission goals will be met.

As a Design Intelligence® Visual Architect, you will be the first point of integration in our Design Intelligence® framework. You’ll transform conversations and evolve ideas into expressive, clarity‑building visuals. You’ll help clients and teams see possibilities, challenge assumptions, and align around what matters most for their mission.

Responsibilities

• Participate in early discovery and visioning sessions, capturing ideas in dynamic, real‑time visuals that clarify complex discussions.
• Collaborate with clients, business development, and delivery partners to expand and refine visuals, using them as tools to spark imagination, provoke strategic thinking, and guide workshops.
• Translate workshop outputs, concepts, and discussions into clear, compelling maps, stories, and illustrations that communicate the big picture.
• Produce visuals that help teams understand overarching goals and inform the development of practical, actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic recording, graphic facilitation, visual storytelling, and illustration.
• Portfolio demonstrating body of work in the above‑mentioned scenarios.
• Proficiency in tools like Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite, and Mural.
• Ability to break down complex ideas into simple narratives.
• Ability to connect the dots in a conversation or workshop and think strategically and holistically; ability to connect dots across multiple workstreams, stakeholder groups, and ecosystems.
• Desire to keep pace with ever‑changing industry tools and best practices with the ability to make recommendations as needed for the best outcome.
• Experience collaborating within a multi‑disciplinary team including sales, project management, technology, data, and design.
• A natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills.
• A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Local to DMV area.
• Required to be in the office 3 days per week.

Bonus Points

• Previous work experience in or with the Federal Government.
• Experience working in a technical and/or project‑based environment.

About Steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E‑Verify program.