Senior Graphic Designer: Mission-Critical, Accessible Visuals

Castalia Systems; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with an expert eye for design and a passion for producing creative visuals that support the client’s mission and strengthen brand identity.

The role requires delivering accessible, high-quality deliverables—logos, publications, presentations, and multimedia content—while collaborating with stakeholders in a government/defense context. This onsite position demands a strong portfolio and DoD/IC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products or a BS degree and 17+ years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance for designing and developing accessible products.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Word, and design tools such as Premiere Pro, XD, After Effects, and MAPublisher.
• Experience facilitating client-facing discussions to interpret workforce messaging, display data visually, and conceptualize analytic ideas.
• Experience working within the government or defense sectors.
• Knowledge of DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) processes and requirements.
• Ability to provide a portfolio showcasing a broad range of design work, including visual solutions for complex challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver design outcomes that align with mission-focused goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply graphic design skills to create a wide range of deliverables, including FINTEL, logos, publications, presentations, multimedia products, and potentially videos, while ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Leverage design principles such as typography, hierarchy, and visual balance to craft visually appealing assets that align with organizational branding and messaging, ensuring consistency across all materials.
• Manage multiple work assignments by applying accuracy, time management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Work collaboratively within a team of designers, engage with senior designers for feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualize project requirements and deliver solutions that effectively communicate government or defense-sector priorities.

Skills

12+ years experience

Section 508 accessibility

Portfolio showcasing

Collaboration with stakeholders

Defense/government experience

Client-facing discussions

Design principles focus

Education

Master's degree

BS + 17+ years

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Adobe XD

MAPublisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Castalia Systems is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with an expert eye for design and a passion for producing creative visuals that support the client’s mission and strengthen brand identity.

The role requires delivering accessible, high-quality deliverables—logos, publications, presentations, and multimedia content—while collaborating with stakeholders in a government/defense context. This onsite position demands a strong portfolio and DoD/IC familiarity.