Graphic Artist II (GA2)

Beyond SOF; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF in the United States is seeking a graphic design professional to develop and support high-tempo graphics for a combatant command directorate. You will plan, design, and oversee production of visuals used in instructional aids, exhibits, and multi-image presentations for senior leaders.

The role requires ensuring artwork meets customer intent, providing guidance on materials and formats, and collaborating with customers on cost estimates and publication content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or related discipline is required.
• Five years of experience in graphic arts or related field.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides graphic arts development and support for a high tempo combatant command military operations directorate.
• Plans and designs the production of graphics used in instructional aids, exhibits, and multi-image presentations.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of original designs, drawings, graphs, charts, models, publications, and exhibits for internal and external presentation by senior leaders and general/flag officers.
• Consults and advises customers’ staff regarding graphic projects requiring artist input.
• Creates and visualizes ideas graphically for documents, publications, and websites.
• Provides end-users with recommendations and in-depth graphic artist support for documents, briefings, and websites with no guidance.
• Revises subject matter for graphic presentation to achieve customer intent selecting materials, processes, and designs format with no guidance.
• Reviews layouts, sketches, and final plans for production and evaluates artistic media.
• Consults with and advises customers concerning pending graphics, publications, and artwork, including cost estimates and artwork content.
• Determines requirements for publication artwork, including selection of ink, paper, and type style in conjunction with publication customers.
• Coordinates production workflow of publications (periodicals, brochures, and manuscripts).

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or related discipline

Job description

Salary: Up to $70K, depending on education and experience

Security Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Poly (both active).

Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or a related discipline.

Certifications: None

Experience (Five Years Required):

• Provides graphic arts development and support for a high tempo combatant command military operations directorate.
• Plans and designs the production of graphics used in instructional aids, exhibits, and multi-image presentations.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of original designs, drawings, graphs, charts, models, publications, and exhibits for internal and external presentation by senior leaders and general/flag officers.
• Consults and advises customers’ staff regarding graphic projects requiring artist input.
• Creates and visualizes ideas graphically for documents, publications, and web sites.
• Provides end-users with recommendations and in-depth graphic artist support for the development of documents, briefings, and websites with no guidance.
• Revises subject matter for graphic presentation to achieve customer intent selecting materials, processes, and designs format with no guidance.
• Reviews layouts, sketches, and final plans for production and evaluates artistic media.
• Consults with and advises customers concerning pending graphics, publications, and artwork, including cost estimates and artwork content.
• Determines requirements for publication artwork, including selection of ink, paper, and type style in conjunction with publication customers.
• Coordinates production workflow of publications (periodicals, brochures, and manuscripts).