Visual Information Specialist

Cayuse Holdings • Aberdeen, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Information Specialist collaborates with the client, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and individuals across organizations to translate information and topics into graphic design. The role supports ad-hoc design needs, adapts to changing workloads, and produces design products on fast-paced or same-day timelines. It creates visual storytelling and marketing materials, including descriptive presentations, infographics, awards certificates, posters, and other graphics, from initial concept through completion. The position performs duties in accordance with Cayuse’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

This position works in a professional on-site office environment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. It may require a flexible schedule, including holidays, work outside normal business hours, and business or professional-development travel. The role reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design, such as graphic, interaction, visual communications, product, or industrial design.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with or for the military and experience in marketing are required.
• Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen and to perform duties for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industry-standard design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, and InDesign.
• Experience with corporate branding, logo design, and corporate presentation design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the client, stakeholders, and people across organizations to support ad-hoc design needs.
• Prioritize and manage workload, adapting to changing priorities and producing design products on fast-paced or same-day timelines.
• Translate raw data into visual information and representations for senior leadership using modern design and infographic styles.
• Create descriptive, dynamic presentations and visual storytelling materials to enhance communication.
• Work with subject matter experts to understand data and turn text-heavy material into simple, effective concepts for the intended audience.
• Manage graphic design work from concept through completion.
• Communicate conceptual ideas and design for Microsoft Office presentations, especially Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Produce award certificates, visual displays, posters, and other graphics or pictures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching after one year.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level