Graphic Artist (Graphic Artist 2) 30648

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a creative Graphic Artist to join our Proposal Graphics team in Fair Lakes, VA. You’ll transform complex ideas into compelling visuals for proposals and pursue bold, cost‑effective designs across media.

You will craft editorial illustrations, interpretive themes, and engaging graphics, while producing high‑quality video content that elevates pursuit efforts. Collaborate with internal partners to meet deadlines and uphold branding standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Lightroom.
• Ability to translate concepts into visually clear and compelling graphics.

Responsibilities

• Conceives, designs, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork for proposals.
• Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information through graphic presentations.
• Creates graphics, charts, infographics, and technical diagrams that communicate complex information and key messages.
• Develops and edits professional, fully editable PowerPoint presentations, including diagrams, charts, and proposal‑related visual materials.
• Designs and formats proposal graphics according to government agency guidelines and adheres to branding standards.
• Provides guidance on graphic technology and available production mediums.
• Creates and edits short‑form video content, animations, and motion graphics to support proposals.
• Collaborates with proposal managers, technical staff, and senior designers to refine graphics and meet deadlines.
• Applies AI‑assisted creative tools to support concept development and accelerate production of graphics and video content.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools, including Adobe Firefly.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Concept to visuals

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Media Encoder

PowerPoint

Job description

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Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:30648

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$67,792.00-$95,000.00

Security Clearance:None

Level of Experience:Mid

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a creative, visionary Graphic Artist to join our dynamic Proposal Graphics team! Step into a role where your ideas truly matter; where you’ll transform complex concepts into compelling visual stories that help win major pursuits. Based in our Fair Lakes, VA location, you'll collaborate closely with internal partners to craft bold, cost-effective designs across a range of mediums.

In this role, you’ll bring proposals to life through editorial illustrations, interpretive themes, and engaging graphic presentations that shape mood, meaning, and impact. A strong emphasis on video production and motion graphics means you’ll regularly create and edit high-quality video content that elevates our pursuit efforts. Working under general supervision, you’ll contribute directly to the success of high‑visibility proposal projects and play a key part in showcasing HII’s mission-driven innovation.

If you enjoy leading impactful work and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference with a leading defense technology organization. You’ll also have access to HII’s full suite of competitive benefits, including strong health coverage, company‑matched retirement savings, paid time off, and 10 paid federal holidays, designed to support you both at work and at home.

What You Will Do:

• Conceives, designs, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork for proposals.
• Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information through graphic presentations.
• Creates graphics, charts, infographics, and technical diagrams that communicate complex information and key messages.
• Develops and edits professional, fully editable PowerPoint presentations, including diagrams, charts, and proposal‑related visual materials.
• Designs and formats proposal graphics according to government agency guidelines and requirements and adheres to company branding and style guide standards.
• Provides guidance on graphic technology and available production mediums.
• Creates and edits short‑form video content, animations, and motion graphics to support proposals and key pursuits.
• Collaborates with proposal managers, technical staff, and senior designers to refine graphics, incorporate feedback, and meet proposal deadlines.
• Applies AI‑assisted creative tools, such as Adobe Firefly and generative AI features within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to support concept development and accelerate the production of graphics, images, and video content.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools, including Adobe Firefly, with the ability to apply AI‑assisted techniques to image creation, editing, and multimedia production.

What We're Looking For:

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Lightroom
• Uses Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Media Encoder to create and edit video and motion graphics content.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, including strong skills in slide design, layout, formatting, and creation of editable graphics; proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to translate concepts into visually clear and compelling graphics.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools, including Adobe Firefly, with the ability to apply AI‑assisted techniques to image creation, editing, and multimedia production.
• Strong understanding of color theory, layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
• Works closely with internal company contacts to understand requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Good communication, time‑management, and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting federal or defense proposals.
• Ability to provide a portfolio showcasing proposal design and graphic design projects.
• Creative, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a collaborative approach and openness to constructive feedback.
• Experience producing multi‑minute videos (5–10 minutes), including assembling storyflow, pacing, transitions, on‑screen text, and basic audio cleanup.
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, with the ability to create animated sequences, branded motion elements, and explainer‑style visuals.
• Demonstrated experience managing end‑to‑end editing timelines for longer video deliverables and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• Portfolio samples that include both static graphics and motion design/video editing work.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.