Graphic Designer

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks an experienced Graphic Designer (NAVAIR) for the Patuxent River, MD site. The temporary 3-month role involves meeting with customers, creating messaging visuals, and developing graphics for digital and print media using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in graphic design or equivalent, plus 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in graphic design or related field, with experience considered.
• Experience: at least three years in graphic design.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on PC/Mac.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customer to determine project scope.
• Create images that convey message and develop graphics for websites and print.
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout; present design for approval.
• Incorporate client changes and review designs for errors.

Skills

Graphic design

HTML

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (NAVAIR):

Bowhead seeks an experienced graphic designer to join the NAVAIR Command Communication Team located in Patuxent River, MD.

This is a temporary (3 month) role.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customer to determine the scope of project
• Understand the message the design should portray
• Create images that identify or convey a message
• Develop graphics to illustrate organizational principles on websites and in print
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present the design for approval
• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
• Review designs for errors The graphic design shall provide multi-media support for digital media using appropriate software including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Content shall be in accordance with appropriate style guides, including, but not limited to Associated Press, Navy and NAVAIR styles.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in graphic design or a related field. Allowable Substitution:
• AS or AA degree in graphic design and two (2) years of experience.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience.
• Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PC and Mac operating systems, graphic design.
• Additional tasking involves working with HTML and web tools to design and publish messaging via email and web portals. Sharepoint development knowledge is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $70,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

Location

US-MD-Patuxent River

Salary

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Travel Requirement

10% - 25%