Graphic Artist

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; King George (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Graphic Artist to support the creation, maintenance, and presentation of graphic design data on-site. You will contribute to brochures, displays, and visual analytic products from concept through final presentation, using Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D modeling, animation, and web design tools.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the graphic design field.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, 3D modeling, animation, web design and HTML; courseware authoring and Internet sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site high-level graphic design to produce brochures, briefings, displays and visual analytic products.
• Participate in all phases of graphics/illustration projects from concept to final presentation.
• Utilize current graphic design technology and software to develop high-level graphics and media.

Skills

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

3D Modeling

Animation

Web design

HTML

Courseware authoring

Internet sites

Microsoft Office

Job description

GRAPHIC ARTIST:

• 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