Visual Communications SME

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Visual Communications Subject Matter Expert to support our Huntsville, AL location. The Graphic Designer will develop high-quality visual products that communicate complex technical, programmatic, and strategic information in support of the Warfighter mission. This role involves creating graphics, illustrations, branding materials, infographics, UI/UX elements, and presentation products for leadership, stakeholders, and external audiences. The designer will collaborate closely with Senior Executives, Executive Staff members, engineers, program managers, analysts, and communications personnel to ensure all visual materials are accurate, professional, and aligned with DoD standards. This is a very fast-paced role requiring creativity, technical proficiency, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of experience in graphic design, visual communications, or related creative roles.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).
Experience designing graphics for technical, engineering, or DoD environments.
Strong ability to convert complex information into clear, visually engaging products.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.
Experience developing branding materials, templates, and style guides.
Strong attention to detail, layout, color theory, and typography.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple design projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in graphic design or visual communications roles providing executive level briefings.
Experience supporting DoD program offices, acquisition programs, or engineering organizations.
Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and tools (Figma, XD, etc.).
Experience with motion graphics, animation, or multimedia production.
Ability to mentor junior designers or support enterprise-level branding efforts.
Experience creating graphics for dashboards (Power BI, Tableau) or data visualization products.
Knowledge of DoD branding guidelines, MIL-STD formatting, and communication best practices.
Experience with 3D modeling or technical illustration tools (e.g., Blender, SolidWorks Visualize)
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and produce graphics, illustrations, infographics, and visual materials to support program documentation, briefings, reports, and communication products.
Develop high-impact PowerPoint presentations, visual storyboards, and leadership briefing materials.
Create and maintain branding elements, including logos, templates, style guides, and visual identity standards.
Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, visually compelling graphics.
Support UI/UX design for SharePoint sites, dashboards, and digital tools.
Develop visual content for PMRs, IPTs, technical reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure accuracy of technical illustrations and diagrams.
Produce graphics for contract documentation, white papers, and strategic communication materials.
Manage digital assets, version control, and archival of visual materials.
Ensure all products comply with DoD, Army, and organizational branding and security requirements.
Provide rapid-turn graphics support for time-sensitive requests.
Identify opportunities to improve visual communication methods and implement innovative design solutions.
Support multimedia needs, including light video editing, motion graphics, or animation (if applicable).