Graphics Specialist at XMSTART Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

XMSTART; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

XMSTART in Chantilly, VA is seeking a experienced full-time Graphics Specialist to join our onsite team. You will translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling visual content and develop director-level presentation graphics for SAO leadership.

The role requires five years of professional graphic design experience in technical or intelligence environments, strong Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Minimum 5 years professional graphic design/multimedia experience in technical or intelligence environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Experience creating multimedia and visual content for senior-level audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with secure network environments and classification guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear visual content for SAO branding.
• Develop Director-level presentation graphics for SAO senior management.
• Create visualization solutions using VR/AR to convey information.
• Digitize media formats for compatibility with NRO Government systems.
• Design graphical representations of SAO architecture to support planning.

Skills

Visualization

Layout

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Graphics Specialist job at XMSTART. Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA.

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced full-time Graphics Specialist to our team, in Chantilly, VA . All positions are 100% Onsite.

This program provides SAO with the experience, knowledge, skills, and talent to implement stable business services.

Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
• Reinvestigation date within 7 years if not an active NRO employee

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related field

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional graphic design or multimedia development in a technical or intelligence environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and other industry-standard design software
• Experience creating multimedia and visual communications for senior-level audiences
• Strong conceptual, visualization, and layout skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with secure network environments and ability to produce materials in compliance with classification guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex technological concepts into clear, compelling visual content that promotes and builds the SAO brand and supports strategic mission objectives across multiple platforms
• Develop high-quality, NRO Director-level presentation graphics for SAO senior management, including but not limited to documents, charts, diagrams, maps, signage, award certificates, artist renderings, and multimedia products such as animations and vignettes
• Create innovative visualization solutions leveraging emerging technologies including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance communication of technical and strategic information
• Digitize a range of media formats—audio, video, and print—for compatibility with NRO Government systems
• Design and produce technically sound graphical representations of the SAO architecture to support operational and strategic planning

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing AR/VR visualizations in support of technical or defense missions
• Familiarity with NRO mission, terminology, and presentation standards
• Experience with 3D modeling, animation software, and visualization tools

XMSTART Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer