Graphics Designer (Short Term)

FedWriters, Inc.; Keyport (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to support NUWC Keyport on a temporary 12-week assignment. You will create logos, banners, posters, name plates, and other visual materials for print and digital channels, plus photograph and videograph events.

The role blends design work with on-site and remote collaboration in a hybrid schedule across Keyport and Poulsbo, WA, requiring an eye for detail, strong production workflows, and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of full-time graphic design experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required at time of application
• Experience with photography and videography, including live-event coverage
• Proficiency with industry-standard graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with video/audio capture equipment and editing software
• Strong understanding of layout design principles and production workflows
• Prior experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other federal government clients
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control, ability to work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Design and produce day-to-day graphic materials (logos, banners, posters, name plates, etc.)
• Design and develop graphics and visual effects for print and digital materials
• Create high-quality illustrations, technical drawings, and animations
• Operate video/audio capture and editing equipment for multimedia presentations
• Apply layout design principles across production workflows
• Perform quality control and revisions on graphics development
• Provide photography and videography support for events (town halls, live streams)
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet command standards and objectives
• Perform additional graphic design and multimedia duties as needed by the government POC

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Videography

Layout design

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

From logos and name plates to posters and banners, the visuals you create shape how NUWC Keyport presents itself every day. As FWI's Graphic Designer supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport on a temporary 12-week assignment, your day-to-day work will center on producing high-quality graphic design deliverables—logos, banners, posters, name plates, and other visual materials—for the command's printed and virtual communications. Beyond your daily design workload, you'll also bring a camera and a production eye to command events, capturing photography, video, and livestreams that help tell NUWC Keyport's story. If you thrive on turning ideas into polished visuals and can move comfortably between design software and a camera rig, this role puts your full creative skill set to work.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment .

Work Schedule and Location:

Hybrid: This full-time temporary hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM PST to 5 PM PST, with 10% onsite at Navy Keyport 610 Dowell Rd, Keyport, WA 98345.

The remainder of the work will be performed at FWI's Poulsbo, WA facility at 19578 10th Ave NE Suite #100 Poulsbo, WA 98370 and from home.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce day-to-day graphic materials such as logos, banners, posters, name plates, and other visual products, working independently or as part of a production team
• Design and develop graphics and visual effects used in other printed and virtual materials as needed
• Create high-quality computer illustrations, technical drawings, and animations to support a variety of media
• Use specialized hardware and/or software for video and audio capture and editing of multimedia presentations
• Apply principles of layout design consistently throughout the production process
• Perform quality control, review, and revision of all aspects of graphics development
• Provide photography and videography support for command events, including town halls, live streams, and other multimedia presentations
• Coordinate with stakeholders and production team members to ensure visual and multimedia products meet command standards and communication objectives
• Perform other miscellaneous graphic design and multimedia production duties as deemed appropriate by the government point of contact

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3+ years of full-time experience in graphic design, including development of print and digital visual materials
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required at time of application
• Experience with photography and videography, including live-event, livestream, or town-hall coverage
• Proficiency with industry-standard graphic design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent)
• Experience with video/audio capture equipment and editing software
• Strong understanding of layout design principles and production workflows
• Prior experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other federal government clients
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team

Work Setting and Environment:

• Primary location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport, Keyport, WA and FWI's Poulsbo, WA Facility
• Duration: Temporary assignment, Up to 12 weeks
• Operating hours: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; hours per day and week as directed by the government point of contact
• On-site work required to support in-person events, live streams, and command activities
• Must complete required onboarding, badging, and system access per task order procedures
• Government-furnished equipment provided as applicable; no work may be performed on a personal computer

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

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Pay Range

$40.00/hr to $42.82/hrdepending on experience, education, and clearance level.

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