Graphic Designer III at Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. in Washington, DC

Job description

• The Graphics / Visual Communications Specialist will translate complex organizational and programmatic content into clear, professional, and visually compelling products for senior-level stakeholders — including GS-15 civilians, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, and flag officers.
• This is a highly visible role requiring executive-caliber design judgment, discretion with sensitive material, and the ability to deliver polished products under tight, leadership-driven timelines. The Specialist works closely alongside the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, translating change management content and stakeholder communications into finished visual products that support enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
• As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Visual Identity & Branding
• Develop a cohesive visual identity for internal rebranding or organizational identity efforts, including logo and brand-mark options, and apply it consistently across products and platforms.
• Executive Communications & Briefing Support
• Design multiple executive-level briefing deck options (Microsoft PowerPoint) and standardized templates that present programmatic and organizational information clearly to senior leadership.
• Produce executive publications, information papers, talking points, infographics, organizational charts, and informational materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of standardized messaging products and communication materials for enterprise and campaign-specific initiatives.
• Provide material-preparation and visual-support for recurring leadership reviews and governance forums.
• Standardize recurring communication products and contribute to supporting best practices, templates, and platform guidance.
• Collaborate directly with the OCM Lead and OCM Specialist to design visuals supporting change management content, stakeholder materials, and leadership messaging.
• Digital & Platform Content
• Create and maintain graphics, layouts, and visual content for the client's SharePoint environment, organizing program and functional information so it is accessible and on-brand.
• Ensure all digital and web-based products meet Section 508 accessibility standards (1194.22 and 1194.41).
• Review & Coordination
• Coordinate with government approval authorities to route products for review and clearance, incorporating feedback through iterative review cycles.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must possess appropriate level of certifications as required.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or other federal government clients at the executive level.
• Experience developing or refreshing organizational brand identities and rebranding initiatives.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite — Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SharePoint content design and governance.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements for digital and web-based products.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality products on leadership-driven timelines.
• Experience with motion graphics, 3D, or data visualization is a plus

Skills

Required

• Microsoft PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities
• The estimated pay range for this role is $70,000 to $125,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.