Creative Media Designer

BAE Systems • VA

77d • $81,156 - $137,964

About The Position

We are looking for a creative and collaborative Graphic Designer with light video editing skills to join our sector Communications team. In this role, you’ll serve as a true partner to communicators, content strategists, and digital leads—helping translate key messages and campaigns into visuals that connect with our audiences. From infographics and social media content to presentation decks and short-form video, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how we tell our brand story.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 4+ years of professional design experience, ideally in a marketing or communications setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Canva experience a plus.
• Light video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools).
• Strong eye for visual storytelling and the ability to make complex information easy to understand.
• Experience designing for multiple channels (print, digital, social, email).
• Portfolio showcasing design work that demonstrates creativity and alignment with communications objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with motion graphics or animation.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms.
• Understanding of accessibility standards in design.
• Experience with AI/ML tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the I&S Communications team to concept and deliver creative assets that bring campaigns and strategies to life.
• Design a variety of materials including infographics and data visualizations that simplify complex messages.
• Create social media graphics, animations, and visual content aligned with messaging.
• Develop digital assets for web, intranet, and email campaigns.
• Produce marketing collateral such as brochures, fact sheets, one-pagers, and event signage.
• Design presentation decks and templates for communicators and executives.
• Edit and produce short-form videos that enhance storytelling across internal and external channels.
• Actively contribute design ideas during campaign planning and brainstorming sessions.
• Ensure all creative work reflects the brand voice, tone, and visual identity.
• Partner with communicators to refine visuals so they align seamlessly with messaging goals.
• Maintain a shared library of branded templates, graphics, and assets to support the broader team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible/hybrid work environment.
• Opportunities to grow design and marketing communications skills.
• A collaborative, mission-driven communications team where your ideas and creativity directly shape how we connect with audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees