Graphic Designer III

785 Chickasaw Defense Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – Dental – Vision

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries seeks a Graphics / Visual Communications Specialist to translate complex content into clear, visually compelling products for senior leaders. You will shape branding, design executive-level decks, and produce publications for internal and external audiences with a strong emphasis on accessibility and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with the OCM team to support enterprise initiatives, maintain SharePoint visuals, and ensure on-brand materials across programs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience with DoD or government clients at the executive level is preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cohesive visual identity for internal branding efforts and apply it across products and platforms.
• Design executive briefing decks and templates for senior leadership.
• Produce executive publications, infographics, organizational charts, and informational materials.

Skills

Visual design

Branding

Graphic design

PowerPoint design

Infographics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

SUMMARY

The Graphics / Visual Communications Specialist will translate complex organizational and programmatic content into clear, professional, and visually compelling products for senior-level stakeholders — including GS-15 civilians, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, and flag officers. This is a highly visible role requiring executive-caliber design judgment, discretion with sensitive material, and the ability to deliver polished products under tight, leadership-driven timelines. The Specialist works closely alongside the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, translating change management content and stakeholder communications into finished visual products that support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must possess appropriate level of certifications as required.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a cohesive visual identity for internal rebranding or organizational identity efforts, including logo and brand-mark options, and apply it consistently across products and platforms.
• Design multiple executive-level briefing deck options ("Microsoft PowerPoint") and standardized templates that present programmatic and organizational information clearly to senior leadership.
• Produce executive publications, information papers, talking points, infographics, organizational charts, and informational materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of standardized messaging products and communication materials for enterprise and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Provide material-preparation and visual-support for recurring leadership reviews and governance forums.
• Standardize recurring communication products and contribute to supporting best practices, templates, and platform guidance.
• Collaborate directly with the OCM Lead and OCM Specialist to design visuals supporting change management content, stakeholder materials, and leadership messaging.
• Create and maintain graphics, layouts, and visual content for the client's SharePoint environment, organizing program and functional information so it is accessible and on-brand.
• Ensure all digital and web-based products meet Section 508 accessibility standards (1194.22 and 1194.41).
• Coordinate with government approval authorities to route products for review and clearance, incorporating feedback through iterative review cycles.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Prior experience supporting DoD or other federal government clients at the executive level. Experience developing or refreshing organizational brand identities and rebranding initiatives. Expert proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft PowerPoint. Familiarity with SharePoint content design and governance. Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital and web-based products. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality products on leadership-driven timelines. Experience with motion graphics, 3D, or data visualization is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS

The estimated pay range for this role is $70,000 to $125,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

• Medical – Dental – Vision
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off
• Observance of Federal Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11)
• Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

EEO & Diversity Statement

EOE including Disability/Vet

ABOUT CHICKASAW NATION INDUSTRIES

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.