Graphic Designer, Staff

Bigbear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a creative Graphic Design Developer to support the DIA. You will produce print, digital, presentation, and multimedia materials, including FINTEL products and logos, while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

Collaborate with government stakeholders and analysts to translate complex ideas into clear visuals, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and deliver mission-focused communications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia.
• Experience designing products that meet Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Portfolio demonstrating a broad range of design work.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to meet mission-focused goals.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality graphic design products for print, digital, presentation, and multimedia applications.
• Develop FINTEL products, logos, publications, presentations, visual communications, and other mission-support materials.
• Apply typography, hierarchy, composition, color, and visual balance to produce clear and engaging content.
• Ensure products align with organizational branding, messaging, and visual standards.
• Design and develop materials in accordance with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Support the development of multimedia and potentially video products.
• Facilitate client-facing discussions to understand requirements, interpret workforce messaging, and translate complex ideas into effective visual concepts.
• Display data and analytical concepts in ways that are clear, accurate, and visually compelling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, develop concepts, and deliver effective design solutions.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with a team of designers and cross-functional professionals in a dynamic mission environment.
• Apply sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail with minimal supervision.

Skills

Graphic design

Accessibility design

Portfolio

Collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Word

Premiere Pro

Adobe XD

MAPublisher

Job description

Residency

All applicants must currently reside in the United States

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Design Developer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong visual communication skills with an understanding of mission-focused environments and a commitment to producing accessible, high-quality products. You will create a broad range of visual materials including FINTEL products, logos, publications, presentations, multimedia assets, and potentially video content that communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Your work will help advance the client’s mission, strengthen brand identity, and ensure consistency across a variety of communications.

The ideal candidate brings a strong command of design fundamentals, an exceptional eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will collaborate with designers, senior team members, government stakeholders, analysts, and leadership to transform ideas and requirements into compelling, mission-aligned visual solutions.

What you will do

• Create high-quality graphic design products for print, digital, presentation, and multimedia applications.
• Develop FINTEL products, logos, publications, presentations, visual communications, and other mission-support materials.
• Apply design principles including typography, hierarchy, composition, color, and visual balance to produce clear and engaging content.
• Ensure products align with organizational branding, messaging, and visual standards.
• Design and develop materials in accordance with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Support the development of multimedia and potentially video products.
• Facilitate client-facing discussions to understand requirements, interpret workforce messaging, and translate complex ideas into effective visual concepts.
• Display data and analytical concepts in ways that are clear, accurate, and visually compelling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, develop concepts, and deliver effective design solutions.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with a team of designers and cross-functional professionals in a dynamic mission environment.
• Apply sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail with minimal supervision.

What you need to have

• At least 3 years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products.
• Experience designing and developing products that comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:
  • InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience facilitating client-facing discussions and translating requirements into effective visual products.
• Experience presenting data, workforce messaging, or analytical concepts visually.
• A portfolio demonstrating a broad range of design work and creative solutions to complex communication challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver outcomes aligned with mission-focused objectives.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience relevant to the labor category, with a portion of that experience completed within the last 2 years.

What we'd like you to have

• Experience supporting intelligence analysts, senior leaders, or executive-level staff with tailored graphic design solutions.
• Experience with additional design and multimedia tools, such as:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe XD
  • MAPublisher
• Experience supporting government or defense-sector clients.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community processes, standards, and requirements.
• Experience establishing expectations, defining project timelines, and delivering high-quality products with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and client-service skills.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active TS/SCI clearance is required, along with a willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.

Pay transparency

Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.