Graphic Artist

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Graphic Artist for JWAC on a 100% onsite contract in Dahlgren, VA. The role involves creating brochures, briefings, and visual analytic materials from conception to final presentation, using Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D modeling, and web design tools.

You will work with cutting-edge graphics, supporting a broad military audience, and may contribute to courseware and internet site authoring.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; 3D modeling, animation, HTML, and web design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site high-level graphic design to produce brochures, briefings, displays, visual analytics, and other materials from concept to final presentation.
• Utilize current design software to create high-quality graphics and media.
• Provide creative input on design and composition to appeal to a broad military audience.

Skills

Graphic design

3-5 years experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

3D Modeling

Animation

HTML

Web Design

Courseware authoring

Job description

GRAPHIC ARTIST: JWAC (2026-25774)

Bowhead Seeks a Graphic Artist for a new contract in Dalghren, VA. This is position is 100% onsite.

• The intention of this contract is to provide support creation, maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of Graphic Design data.
• Perform on-site high-level computer graphic design activities to produce brochures, briefings, displays, visual analytic products, and other materials; involved in all aspects of graphics/illustration projects from conceptualization and development to final presentation.
• Utilizes current graphic design technology and computer software packages to produce and develop high-level graphics and miscellaneous media.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with some/all of the following software: PhotoShop, Adobe Illustration Package, 3D Modeling, Animation, Web-Design and HTML, Authoring of Courseware and Internet Sites.
• Proposes creative input to final decision makers related to design and composition of data which appeal to a broad military audience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the career field and graphic design.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Proficient in PhotoShop, Adobe Illustration Package, 3D Modeling, Animation, Web-Design and HTML, Authoring of Courseware and Internet Sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft products and systems.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must hold active a security clearance at the Top Secret level. Possessing an active Top Secret Clearance is preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Top Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 5 to 10 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Set Range 155,000-165,000

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.