Graphic Designer - SME

BB6 Defense; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BB6 Defense in Columbia, MD is seeking a Graphic Designer to translate complex technical information into clear visual stories for print, digital and video. You’ll develop presentations, dashboards, infographics, and visual communications for executive audiences, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

This role requires TS/SCI w/ CI Poly, advanced degrees or extensive experience, and a track record in DoD or intelligence-related communications, with strong collaboration and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.
• Advanced degree with extensive experience in defense communications and visualization.
• Experience supporting DoD and using MS Office and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements and messages.
• Design static and interactive presentations, dashboards, infographics, and reports.
• Develop data visualizations and visual storytelling for technical audiences.
• Support communications branding initiatives and messaging campaigns.
• Write, edit, and maintain technical content.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design and produce deliverables.
• Collaborate with SMEs to verify content accuracy and clear messaging.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions.
• Organize source files and assets for reuse and delivery.
• Coordinate multiple assignments and track deadlines.

Skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Data visualization

Visual storytelling

Brand compliance

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree + 15+ years

Bachelor’s degree + 18+ years

Associate’s/HS Diploma + 20+ years

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Creative Suite

Acrobat Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Graphic Designer - SME

Location: Columbia, MD
Position Type: Full Time
Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high‑stakes environments. We’re building a team of mission‑driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two‑dimensional and three‑dimensional environments. In this role, you’ll translate complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision‑making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand 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-level audiences.
• Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.
• Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.
• Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.
• Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.
• Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.
• Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.

What You Bring to the Fight

• Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.
• Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, or Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma and 20+ years’ experience.
• Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.
• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.
• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.
• Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.