Sr UI/UX Designer

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plans

401(k) 150% match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to spearhead the development of innovative visuals for aerospace and defense. You will lead the design team, manage complex projects, and ensure top-tier visual communication across media.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Arts, 6+ years of experience, mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field required or 10+ years of related experience in absence of degree.
• 6+ years of experience in graphic design or related field; higher degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office; strong portfolio required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and production of graphics, illustrations, and layouts for marketing, sales, and operations materials.
• Develop and drive visual content strategies for presentations, proposals, and product documentation.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to define goals and deliverables.
• Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines and industry standards.
• Review and critique design work to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers and manage multiple high-impact projects.

Skills

Graphic design

Team leadership

Adobe CC

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Are you an equally creative and technical design professional who is passionate about producing top-notch products in the Aerospace & Defense Industry? We may have the role for you! The Senior Graphic Designer will spearhead the development of innovative and impactful visual content for SNC. This role involves leading the design team, managing complex projects, and ensuring the highest standards of visual communication across all media.

Responsibilities: Oversee the creation and production of cutting-edge graphics, illustrations, and layouts for marketing, sales, and operational materials. Develop and drive visual content strategies for high-stakes presentations, proposals, and product documentation. Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to define project goals and deliverables. Ensure all visual materials adhere to brand guidelines and industry standards. Review and critique design work to ensure consistency and quality. Lead and manage a team of designers, providing mentorship and professional development. Manage multiple high-impact projects and ensure on-time delivery. Integrate the latest design trends and technologies into visual content. Represent the design team in strategic meetings and presentations.

Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in graphic design or related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Extensive experience with graphics design application programs and Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Software, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat. Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Strong portfolio showcasing high-level design projects and innovation. Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with software application programs such as, SolidWorks, 3DS Max, The Foundry Modo, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Filezilla, Wordpress tools, and Google Apps. Exposure to web and print design, video/audio editing, 2D and/or 3D animation. Understanding of 3D printing software such as Autodesk Mesh Fusion, 3DS Z Edit Pro, Autodesk NetFabb, or Google Sketchup. Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Essential Functions: Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Regular use of hand/finger dexterity for designing and typing. Ability to travel as needed. Capability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.