Graphic Designer

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Columbia (MD); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Perks at Work Discount Program

Referral Program

Leads Generation Program

CollegeAmerica 529

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Travel Assistance

Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions

Life Planning Financial & Legal Serv

Zusammenfassung

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Columbia, MD is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to translate complex technical information into clear visual stories across print, digital, web, dashboards, and video.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, delivering presentations, reports, dashboards, and campaigns while adhering to branding standards and Section 508 accessibility.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10 years with a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 16 years with a High School diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense organizations/programs.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience in marketing communications, content development, or intelligence-related initiatives.
• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, 2D/3D environments.
• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to apply branding standards and Section 508 accessibility compliance.

Aufgaben

• Meet with stakeholders to understand project requirements and audiences.
• Design static and interactive presentations, reports, dashboards, and infographics.
• Develop data visualizations and information graphics for technical/executive audiences.
• Support branding and messaging campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Organize source files, templates, and production assets for collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

High School diploma with 16 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Columbia, MD

Compensation Range: $135 - $155K

Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply

Company Overview

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don\'t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans


• Generous PTO Policy


• 401(k)


• HSA and FSA options


• Life and Disability Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement and Training


• Perks at Work Discount Program


• Referral Program


• Leads Generation Program


• CollegeAmerica 529


• Fitness Reimbursement Program


• Travel Assistance


• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions


• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Position Description

Seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications across print, digital, web, presentation, dashboard, video, mobile, and immersive environments. This role transforms complex technical information into engaging visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and executive decision-making.

The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to create presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, campaigns, and other communications products. Deliverables must adhere to organizational requirements, visual brand standards, established design languages, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Core Tasks

• Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand project requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.


• Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.


• Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive audiences.


• Support organizational communications strategies, outreach initiatives, branding efforts, and messaging campaigns.


• Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development activities.


• Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.


• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce high-quality deliverables.


• Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to ensure content accuracy and maintain clear, consistent messaging.


• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final product delivery.


• Apply organizational branding standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.


• Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for collaboration, delivery, and future reuse.


• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.


• Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, visual consistency, and audience relevance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years with a Master’s degree, or 16 years with a High School diploma in a relevant discipline.


• Experience in communications, English, technical writing, editorial writing, or a directly related field.


• Experience supporting Department of Defense organizations and programs.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.


• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.


• Experience supporting marketing communications, content development, or intelligence-related initiatives.


• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.


• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, page layout, and visual storytelling principles.


• Ability to apply visual branding standards and Section 508 accessibility compliance requirements.


• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting intelligence community, defense, or national security organizations.


• Advanced expertise in executive-level presentation design and strategic visual communications.


• Experience designing data-driven dashboards and interactive visual products.


• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and digital content compliance standards.


• Experience supporting communications strategy, outreach, branding, and change management initiatives.


• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling, information design, and technical communications capabilities.