Senior Graphic Designer: Brand & Visual Storytelling Onsite

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an exceptionally creative Senior Graphic Designer to join our onsite team at DARPA's headquarters in Arlington, VA. You will partner with program managers, military leaders, researchers, and industry partners to craft branding, visual storytelling, and print and digital assets across high-profile presentations, websites, brochures, and event signage.

Responsibilities include client consultation, strategic brand stewardship, graphic development, web collaboration,

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 10+ years of experience in graphic design.
• A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating talent in visual layout, typography, branding, infographics, and responsive digital design.
• Expert-level proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards for digital and PDF assets.
• Strong listening, questioning, and consulting skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear visual narratives.
• Experience collaborating with web developers and interactive media teams.
• Onsite work at DARPA's Arlington, VA headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Client Consultation & Creative Partnering: Meet with diverse clients to understand audience and key messages.
• Strategic Brand Stewardship: Develop visual identities aligned with program goals while upholding the DARPA brand.
• Graphic Development: Create graphics for print, digital, presentations, websites, and event signage.
• Web Team Collaboration: Ensure graphics render well across desktop and mobile.
• Mentorship and Creative Direction: Guide junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Accessibility Standards: Ensure outputs meet Section 508 guidelines.
• Full-Lifecycle Collaboration: Manage projects from intake to final proofing with realistic timelines.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Typography

Infographics

Responsive design

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

3D modeling

Education

High school diploma or GED

10+ years graphic design experience

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an exceptionally creative Senior Graphic Designer to join our onsite team at DARPA's headquarters in Arlington, VA. You will partner with program managers, military leaders, researchers, and industry partners to craft branding, visual storytelling, and print and digital assets across high-profile presentations, websites, brochures, and event signage.

Responsibilities include client consultation, strategic brand stewardship, graphic development, web collaboration,