Proposal Visual Designer

Peraton•,

50d•$66,000 - $106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Proposal Visual Designer to join their Federal Civilian Sector team. This creative professional will be responsible for shaping the visual direction, layout approach, and storytelling framework for federal pursuits and submissions. The role is crucial for proposal and growth efforts, focusing on defining visual strategy, crafting presentation storytelling, and producing high-impact graphics for federal government proposals and presentations. The designer will translate complex ideas into clear, compelling, and persuasive visual designs, collaborating with technical experts, designers, volume leads, proposal managers, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include translating written content into visually engaging graphics and slides that integrate win themes, benefits, and proof points. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on designer capable of analyzing needs, advising stakeholders, and independently delivering polished work across various collateral, including presentations, proposals, and internal intranet communications. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment, and to leverage AI-assisted tools for ideation and design workflows. The position requires the candidate to reside near the Reston or Herndon, VA offices and be available for on-site work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field and five years professional experience or a high school diploma/equivalent and nine years professional experience.
Demonstrated professional experience in visual design, graphic design, presentation design, or a related discipline
Experience in government proposal development, including government-supplied layout, design requirements, and specifications
Experience with capture, or business development environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating proposal visuals and presentation design
Proven ability to translate complex content into engaging visual communications
Advanced proficiency in design platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma (Design and FigJam)
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint design skills, including templates and animations/transitions
Experience designing and maintaining content in Microsoft SharePoint
Ability to leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT in the ideation & design process
Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work onsite during critical proposal phases, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Ability to be onsite in Herndon & Reston, VA for proposal support.
Must be a US citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience in creating oral slide decks for FEDSIM proposals
Experience supporting federal or state government clients
Understanding of Design Thinking and human-centered design principles
Video, motion graphics, animation, or illustration skills

Responsibilities

Partner in proposal visual strategy by shaping the visual direction, layout approach, and storytelling framework for pursuits and submissions
Lead visual storytelling efforts by translating complex technical and business concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives
Design high impact proposal graphics, infographics, and diagrams – focusing on key strategic deliverables such as concepts of operations, value propositions, transition/transformation approaches, organization charts
Collaborate closely with strategists, writers, capture teams, and subject matter experts
Design visually compelling presentations, executive briefings, and storytelling materials
Support internal communications through SharePoint intranet design and updates, including content creation and page maintenance
Develop collateral such as brochures, one-pagers, leave-behinds, and event materials
Apply and maintain brand standards across all deliverables
Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Use AI-assisted tools to support ideation, efficiency, and design workflows