Graphic Designer - Associate

Lafayette Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced graphic designer to support federal clients with a focus on cybersecurity messaging. You will create print and digital products and collaborate with project leads to understand program needs and promote key messages related to cybersecurity programs and solutions.

The role requires strong design skills, the ability to interpret technical content, and a commitment to meeting deadlines in a hybrid Northern VA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in art, graphic design, IT, media or related field.
• 3+ years of graphic design experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design for a client’s external affairs organization to support cybersecurity outreach.
• Collaborate with team members to develop visual marketing and communications products.
• Create visually compelling graphics, PowerPoint presentations, posters, fact sheets, and report layouts using industry-standard software.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible infographics or visuals.
• Ensure products meet 508 compliance when applicable.
• Maintain brand consistency and adhere to client style guidelines.
• Deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines and respond to rapid turn requests.
• Perform routine administrative tasks and craft narratives to propose graphic concepts.
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients.

Skills

Graphic design

Interpersonal skills

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced professional to provide advanced consulting support for a critical federal government program. Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military.

Lafayette Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated graphic designer to support impactful projects for our federal clients, with a focus on providing support to groups that engage with government, industry, and general public stakeholders. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels in understanding the cybersecurity mission and making an impact with relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an adept, creative designer with a balance of strong critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. This position will involve working closely with project leads to understand program needs and produce visually compelling print and digital products that clearly communicate and promote key messages related to cybersecurity programs, services, and solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design to a client’s external affairs organization to enhance communications and outreach to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) entities responsible for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity
• Collaborate with team members to develop visual marketing and communications products to promote cyber programs and initiatives.
• Using industry-standard software applications (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), create visually compelling graphics, PowerPoint presentations, posters, fact sheets, report layouts, and digital media products) for internal and external stakeholder audiences using new or pre-defined layouts
• Interpret complex technical concepts and turn them into easy-to-understand visual content such as infographics or animations
• Ensure products meet 508 compliance requirements, when applicable
• Ensure and maintain brand effectiveness and consistency in the design and review process (e.g., adhere to style guidelines and client preferences)
• Perform in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality designs and products to meet project needs and deadlines; Be responsive and adaptive to quick turn requests
• Handle routine administrative tasks (e.g., produce project status updates, craft narratives to propose graphic concepts)
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Art, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Media or Studio Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in graphic design
• Strong interpersonal skills
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust

Desired Skills

• Experience working with management consulting clients or similar experience
• Prior experience with critical infrastructure and / or cybersecurity missions

Location:

Hybrid / Client-site (Northern VA);

Desired Start Date:

10.5.2026

Salary Range

$60K - $75K

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts:

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans