Publication Graphics Developer: Maps & Illustrations

nFocus Solutions; Fort Leavenworth (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

paid holidays

medical

dental

vision

long-term disability

voluntary life insurance

legal benefits

identity theft protection

health savings account

education reimbursement

learning and development reimbursement

company-paid basic life insurance

company-paid short-term disability

401(k) plan with a company match

Job summary

nFocus Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Graphic Object Developer to support Army University Press by creating and refining publication-quality maps, charts, photographs, illustrations, and other visual objects for digital and print products.

The ideal candidate combines advanced production design skills with meticulous accuracy, source control, and knowledge of publication standards to transform draft material into clear, professional graphics suitable for Army audiences.

Qualifications

• Degree in graphic design, graphic development, or a directly related field.
• Five to ten years of experience developing graphic objects for digital and physical publications.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud and a variety of digital image formats.
• Demonstrated ability to create maps, charts, graphics, and illustrations.
• Ability to refine and enhance maps, charts, and photographs to publication standards.
• Strong attention to detail, visual accuracy, file organization, copyright compliance, and deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise approximately 30–60 graphic objects per month for digital and print publications.
• Convert draft maps, charts, briefing slides, photographs, and author-provided content into polished graphics.
• Build original maps, charts, graphics, and illustrations using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Refine photographs for clarity, resolution, composition, and color and prepare final photographs in TIFF format.
• Prepare maps and charts in Adobe Illustrator with accurate labels, orientation, keys, names, and geographic placement.
• Apply doctrinal military symbols in accordance with current Army terminology and symbology guidance.
• Verify spelling, legibility, visual comprehension, copyright status, source attribution, and required file formats.
• Deliver graphics within required timelines and maintain organized project files for archival preservation.
• Support weekly and monthly production reporting and Government coordination.

Skills

Graphic design expertise

Attention to detail

Map/chart creation

Publication standards

Source control

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

nFocus Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Graphic Object Developer to support Army University Press by creating and refining publication-quality maps, charts, photographs, illustrations, and other visual objects for digital and print products.

The ideal candidate combines advanced production design skills with meticulous accuracy, source control, and knowledge of publication standards to transform draft material into clear, professional graphics suitable for Army audiences.