Graphic Artist

Bowhead; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Graphic Artist for an on-site contract in Dalghren, VA. The role involves creating and presenting graphic design data, brochures, and visual analytics for a military audience. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D modeling, animation, web design, and courseware is required.

The position requires 3–5 years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Ability to work on-site and deliver high-quality visuals to support data interpretation is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, 3D modeling, animation, web design and HTML, and courseware authoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site graphic design support to create brochures, briefings, displays and visual analytics.
• Lead all phases of graphics/illustration projects from concept to final presentation.
• Utilize current graphic design software to produce high-level graphics and media.
• Propose creative input to final decision makers for data-driven designs appealing to a broad audience.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Proficient with design tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PhotoShop

Adobe Illustrator

3D Modeling

Animation

Web Design & HTML

Courseware/Internet site authoring

Job description

Overview

GRAPHIC ARTIST: JWAC (2026-25774)

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.