Graphic Designer

About Agile Defense   At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.   Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1730 Job Title: Graphic Designer Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced graphic designer to join a fast-paced team that creates and publishes long-form reports, marketing and event collateral, award certificates, and other visual materials for print and digital usage. Applicants will need to have experience providing graphics specifically created to support the requirements of individual projects across various mediums, in addition to laying out dense content and nuanced data in a short amount of time.   

Submission of an online portfolio with your application is required. 

Your portfolio must show range across:  

• Long-form print/report design  

• Digital assets—social media graphics, digital banners  

Aesthetic Direction  

• Contemporary, modern—not 2D drop shadows, embossing, or dated lettering effects  

• Clean, academic, prestigious tone  

• Good use of negative space

Education and Background

• Degree in graphic design or related field.

Years of Experience

7+ years

Required Skills

• Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite.  

• Highly skilled on a Mac platform.  

• Strong knowledge of 508-compliance.   

• Ability to create infographics based on descriptions of complex financial data and/or content.  

• Familiarity with industry-standard applications for developing print-, digital-, and web-based deliverables.  

• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines and schedules.  

• Availability to work beyond normal working hours, including holidays, if needed.  

• Excellent communication organizational skills.  

  Bonus Skills  

  • Photo editing  

  • Gen AI  

Working Conditions

Onsite in Washington, D.C. 5 times a week, working regular business hours.Our Core Values   Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.    What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.  

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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