Proposal Visual Designer

Peraton•,

1d•$80,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a creative Proposal Visual Designer to support the Federal Civilian Sector. The designer partners in proposal visual strategy by shaping visual direction, layout approaches, and storytelling frameworks for federal pursuits and submissions. The role helps define visual strategy, craft presentation storytelling, and produce high-impact graphics for government proposals, presentations, and other materials. The designer translates complex ideas and written content from worksheets, drawings, discussions, and strategy sessions into clear, persuasive, and visually engaging designs that incorporate win themes, benefits, and proof points. The role involves close collaboration with technical experts, designers, volume leads, proposal managers, strategists, writers, capture teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on design skills and can independently deliver polished work across proposals, presentations, internal intranet communications, and other collateral. The position requires residence within proximity to Peraton’s Reston or Herndon, Virginia offices and availability to work onsite as needed, including during critical proposal phases. The salary range is $80,000–$128,000. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field and five years of professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and nine years of professional experience.
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 in capture or business development environments.
A strong portfolio demonstrating proposal visuals and presentation design.
Ability to translate complex content into engaging visual communications.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and Figma, including Design and FigJam.
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint design skills, including templates, animations, and transitions.
Experience designing and maintaining content in Microsoft SharePoint.
Ability to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT in the ideation and 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 work onsite in Herndon and Reston, Virginia, for proposal support.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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 visual direction, layout approaches, and storytelling frameworks for pursuits and submissions.
Lead visual storytelling by translating complex technical and business concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives.
Design proposal graphics, infographics, and diagrams, including concepts of operations, value propositions, transition and transformation approaches, and organization charts.
Collaborate with strategists, writers, capture teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
Design presentations, executive briefings, and storytelling materials.
Support internal communications through SharePoint intranet design and updates, including content creation and page maintenance.
Develop brochures, one-pagers, leave-behinds, and event materials.
Apply and maintain brand standards across deliverables.
Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Use AI-assisted tools to support ideation, efficiency, and design workflows.
Work onsite in Herndon or Reston, Virginia, as needed, including during critical proposal phases.