Graphic Designer

Peraton; Illinois; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support a government client onsite in McLean, VA. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality multimedia products, including graphics, digital media, and cartography.

The role requires a strong background in front-end web design, HTML/CSS, UI/UX, photography and video editing, plus experience leading graphics projects and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with 12 years of experience, or MS/MA with 10 years, or PhD and 7 years of experience.
• Frontend web design, UI/UX, HTML/CSS expertise.
• Photography and video editing experience.
• Experience leading the development of graphics, digital media, and multimedia products.
• Experience mentoring and training junior staff members.
• Experience creating engaging and user-friendly graphic products for various formats.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia assets.
• Utilize request management tools to fulfill communication requests efficiently.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create visually engaging graphics.
• Develop designs for websites, apps, newsletters, ads, infographics, banners, logos.
• Ensure compliance with production standards, copyright laws, and accessibility requirements.
• Perform technical quality checks to maintain high standards.
• Build and maintain concepts in HTML/CSS with responsive design.
• Provide cartography support including thematic and reference maps.

Skills

Frontend web design

UI/UX design

HTML/CSS

Photography & video editing

Graphic design leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Graphic design for web/mobile

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support our government customer onsite in McLean, VA. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement high-quality multimedia products, including graphics, digital media, and cartography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and produce graphics, digital media, cartography, and other multimedia assets for a variety of communication needs
• Utilize request management tools to efficiently manage and fulfill communication requests
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers within Knowledge Management to create visually engaging and user-friendly graphic products
• Develop creative designs for websites, mobile apps, newsletters, advertisements, infographics, banners, illustrations, logos, and more
• Ensure all graphic products comply with production standards, copyright laws, accessibility requirements, and public release guidelines
• Conduct thorough technical quality checks to maintain high standards
• Build and maintain approved concepts in HTML/CSS, ensuring responsive design principles are met
• Provide cartography support, including designing thematic and reference maps as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with relevant polygraph required
• BS/BA degree with 12 years of experience, or as MS/MA degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD and 7 years of experience
• Front-end web design, UI/UX, HTML/CSS expertise
• Photography and video editing experience
• Experience leading the development of graphics, digital media, and multimedia products
• Experience mentoring and training junior staff members
• Experience creating engaging and user-friendly graphic products for various written and digital formats
• Experience designing graphics for websites, mobile apps, newsletters, ads, infographics, and other digital content
• Experience ensuring compliance with production standards, copyright laws, and accessibility requirements
• Experience conducting technical quality assurance and maintaining design integrity

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.