Illustrator

Energy Innovation Corp; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Citadel in Newport News, VA is seeking an Illustrator for an internship role that values real contributions from someone with just 1 year of experience. The team offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and a path to broader responsibilities while you work on craft-focused projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes adaptability, portfolio strength, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Remote-friendly options are available within the US, with eventual relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate to Newport News, VA, or allow remote work.
• Adaptability to handle varied tasks and timelines.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams (junior capacity).
• Ability to debug under pressure (e.g., late Friday).
• Curiosity and ongoing improvement of craft.

Responsibilities

• Absorb context quickly and begin contributing early.
• Own assigned Illustrator projects from kickoff to delivery.
• Maintain adherence to delegation fundamentals.
• Contribute to process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Own mistakes and celebrate wins openly.
• Protect Citadel customer experience through empathetic execution.
• Streamline processes that are no longer efficient.
• Keep project pipelines running smoothly with minimal hand-holding.

Skills

Relocation willingness

Adaptability

Cross-functional support

Deadline discipline

Curiosity

Portfolio

Team collaboration

Job description

An Illustrator role just opened at Citadel, the kind where 1 of general experience earns you a real say in Newport News. The bargain is plain — your 1 years and Communication for $46,000 - $66,000, plus a general team that hands over the reins.

Key Responsibilities

• Absorb 1 of context fast and start contributing sooner
• Own assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery
• Defend the Delegation fundamentals when speed tempts everyone to skip them
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
• Guard the Citadel customer experience through every Empathy change
• Trim Process Improvement processes that have quietly outlived their purpose
• Keep Citadel's Stress Management pipeline humming without constant hand-holding

What You’ll Bring

• Willingness to relocate to Newport News, VA, or to make remote work
• Enough Adaptability to be dangerous, enough Stress Management to be trusted
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a junior capacity
• The grit to debug at 4pm on a Friday without complaint
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your general craft
• Comfort being the newest person in the room and the loudest in the notes
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume

Citadel partners with organizations across Newport News, VA to bring craft-focused thinking to everyday general challenges. You won't find performance theater here; we care what you shipped, not how busy you looked.

We start the conversation at $46,000 - $66,000 and end it with mentorship, benefits, and the flexibility to grow without relocating from VA.

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