Senior Graphic Designer

VG SYSTEMS, LLC.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VG SYSTEMS, LLC. is looking for a Senior Graphic Design Lead / Creative Director in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This role involves overseeing design teams, developing innovative communication strategies, and ensuring the quality of high-level visual designs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience and an active Top Secret security clearance. The position offers a chance to lead creative projects and contribute to agency strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in creative direction and graphic design.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct graphic design and production staff across locations.
• Develop and present creative concepts to leadership.
• Ensure quality and visual impact for design deliverables.

Skills

Graphic design principles

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

VG Systems, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Design Lead / Creative Director to oversee the development and execution of high‑level visual communication strategies in support of mission objectives. This role is responsible for directing multi‑disciplinary design teams, developing innovative creative concepts, and ensuring alignment with solicitation PWS requirements and agency strategic communication goals. The position requires extensive experience in graphic design leadership, concept development, and production across multiple media formats.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the work of graphic design and production staff across multiple geographic locations.
• Plan and implement coordinated design concepts aligned with PWS requirements and agency communication strategies.
• Determine appropriate equipment, tools, materials, and techniques required for design execution.
• Apply advanced knowledge of graphic design techniques, themes, styles, and technologies to deliver high‑quality products.
• Translate agency strategic communication goals into visually compelling concepts across various media formats.
• Develop and present original creative concepts to leadership for review and approval.
• Provide detailed creative direction and guidance to design teams to ensure successful execution of approved concepts.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and visual impact across all design deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine messaging and visual storytelling approaches.
• Create, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to graphic design processes and workflows.
• Ensure SOPs remain current and accurately reflect responsibilities, tools, and production standards.
• Document processes and provide guidance to team members to ensure compliance with established procedures.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance is required (must have at time of hire).
• Extensive knowledge of graphic design principles, tools, and technologies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Education/Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related discipline with 10 years of experience providing creative direction and concept development for VIP‑level or high‑visibility (VIPC) graphic design and production teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Substitution: High School diploma with at least 2 years of related college coursework and a total of 20 years of relevant experience as a creative graphic designer in a leadership role may be substituted for the degree requirement.

HUBZone Preference

VG Systems, LLC gives preference to candidates who reside in a designated HUBZone. Selected candidates must be able to sign a HUBZone attestation and provide required SBA documentation upon hiring.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VG Systems, LLC does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision