Graphic Designer, Senior at Castalia Systems in Charlottesville, VA

Job description

• Castalia Systems is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with expertise in design principles, an exceptional eye for detail, and a passion for producing creative and impactful visual materials that support the client’s mission and enhance brand identity.

Responsibilities

• A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
• Apply graphic design skills to create a wide range of deliverables, including FINTEL, logos, publications, presentations, multimedia products, and potentially videos, while ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Leverage design principles such as typography, hierarchy, and visual balance to craft visually appealing assets that align with organizational branding and messaging, ensuring consistency across all materials.
• Manage multiple work assignments by applying accuracy, time management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Work collaboratively within a team of designers, engage with senior designers for feedback, and collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualize project requirements and deliver solutions that effectively communicate government or defense-sector priorities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products or a BS degree and 17+ years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products
• Experience with Section 508 compliance for designing and developing accessible products
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Word, and design tools such as Premiere Pro, XD, After Effects, and MAPublisher
• Experience facilitating client-facing discussions to interpret workforce messaging, display data visually, and conceptualize analytic ideas
• Experience working within the government or defense sectors
• Knowledge of DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) processes and requirements
• Ability to provide a portfolio showcasing a broad range of design work, including visual solutions for complex challenges
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver design outcomes that align with mission-focused goals
• Experience supporting intelligence analysts and senior-level or executive staff with tailored graphic design solutions
• Ability to set expectations, define project timelines, and deliver quality products with minimal supervision or oversight
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Skills

Required

• Graphic design
• Section 508 compliance
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word)
• Premiere Pro
• XD
• After Effects
• MAPublisher
• Client-facing communication
• Data visualization
• Portfolio development
• Collaboration with stakeholders

Preferred

• Working with minimal supervision
• Cross-functional team collaboration

Benefits

• At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
• Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $104,000.00 to $113,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.