National Security Sr. Graphic Designer

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

2d•$98,000 - $163,000

About The Position

The Graphic Design / Visual Communications Analyst supports a Lead Graphic Designer in creating high-quality visual communications products for a federal government client. The role works with the Lead Graphic Designer, communications team, and program stakeholders to translate complex information and mission priorities into clear, professional, and engaging materials for internal and external audiences. The position supports the design and production of presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, briefing materials, digital content, event materials, templates, social and web graphics, and other branded communications products. Working under the direction of the Lead Graphic Designer, the analyst assists with concept development, graphic design, layout, presentation development, image selection, data visualization, document formatting, and final production. Products must be consistent, accurate, accessible, and aligned with client branding and communications objectives. The analyst collaborates with communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and program management personnel; manages multiple concurrent design requests; incorporates feedback from the Lead and government stakeholders; maintains organized design files and templates; and performs quality assurance before delivery. The role operates in a fast-paced federal environment, responds to short-turnaround requirements, and supports high-visibility communications initiatives.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication of the Public Trust is required before onboarding with Guidehouse.
Bachelor's degree.
Three or more years of professional graphic design, visual communications, creative services, or related experience.
Experience serving in a lead graphic design or creative role, including developing concepts, establishing creative direction, and managing products through final delivery.
Strong proficiency with professional graphic design and presentation tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent design requests, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust or suitability; an active and maintained DHS Public Trust is specifically preferred.
Experience providing graphic design or visual communications support within DHS, federal law enforcement, or another federal agency.
Experience serving as the creative lead for large-scale communications, branding, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement campaigns.
Experience developing and implementing brand standards, visual identity systems, templates, style guides, and communications toolkits.
Experience creating visual products for public-facing communications, outreach initiatives, digital campaigns, events, conferences, or executive-level engagements.
Experience working directly with senior government stakeholders to translate communications objectives into creative concepts and finished products.
Experience designing data visualizations, infographics, process graphics, organizational graphics, and other products that simplify complex information.
Experience supporting communications in a fast-paced, high-visibility law enforcement or national security environment.
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements and experience developing accessible communications products.
Demonstrated experience developing professional communications products such as executive presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, digital graphics, templates, and other branded materials.
Experience translating complex or technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate visual communications.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Graphic Designer in developing high-quality visual communications products for a federal government client.
Translate complex information and mission priorities into clear, professional, engaging visual products for internal and external audiences.
Design and produce presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, briefing materials, digital content, event materials, templates, social and web graphics, and other branded communications products.
Assist with concept development, graphic design, layout, presentation development, image selection, data visualization, document formatting, and final production.
Ensure products are consistent, accurate, accessible, and aligned with client branding and communications objectives.
Collaborate with communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and program management personnel.
Manage multiple concurrent design requests and incorporate feedback from the Lead Graphic Designer and government stakeholders.
Maintain organized design files and templates.
Perform quality assurance reviews before delivering products.
Respond to short-turnaround requirements and support high-visibility communications initiatives.