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Graphics Artist, Journeyman
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What they do
A Graphic Designer works with text and images to create design for printed material or web sites. Develops visual designs, such as a logo, that establish an identity or brand for an organization, business or campaign; uses design skills to improve the visual impact of advertising messages, reports, books or websites. May produce documents and printed materials using desktop publishing software and equipment. May work for a publishing company or provide printed business or marketing material for business clients.
$63,871 / year median in Maryland
-15% projected decline
Job Description
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Intelligence Sector seeks highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Graphics Artists to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations through production of high-quality and high-visibility graphics underpinning critical visual communications to include briefings, documents, and web materials. As part of a collaborative team, candidates will conceptualize, design, and deliver visually compelling products that effectively communicate complex information in a professional, clear, and aesthetically pleasing manner.
This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide timely, accurate, relevant support in manner that best supports
USCYBERCOM
as graphics artist supporting multiple customers across theUSCYERCOM
J3, Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-ARES (JTF-ARES).- Design and produce high-quality graphic content using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite products.
- Develop visual concepts from start to finish with creativity and precision, while adhering to
USCYBERCOM
branding and presentation standards.- Collaborate with technical SMEs and leaders to transform complex information into clean, engaging visual content.
- Provide expert recommendations and feedback on visual communication strategies to end users.
- Format and revise subject matter for effective graphic presentation, including the selection of visual elements, layout design, and delivery formatting.
- Design materials for internal and external communications, including documents, infographics, presentations, and web-based assets.
- Contribute to the development of analytic standards and best practices, continuously improving methodologies and products.
- Ensure compliance with DoD and
USCYBERCOM
policies, regulations, and frameworks, and interpret and apply laws, regulations, and any other applicable guidance relevant to daily activities.- Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
- Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph, upon Application, to be consideration for this position.
- Associate's degree or higher in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Three to Five plus years' experience in graphic design within a professional environment, with preference for previous experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) organizations.
- Ability to provide support timely, accurate, relevant graphics artist support to analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of graphic design skills, especially in presentation graphics and executive-level content.
- Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
- Demonstrated understanding of formatting for classified and unclassified briefing environments.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow branding guidelines, and commitment to high visual standards.
- Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to receive and apply feedback effectively.
- Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
- Bachelors' degree or higher within field of Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Arts, or a related field.
- Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
- Experience designing for executive-level or military audiences.
- Prior experience providing graphic design support to Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD and IC collaboration and graphics design best practices.
Desired Certifications:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:
August 31, 2026For U.S.Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:
Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit Leidos .Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at leidospay-benefits .Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g.... Visit the Employer site for more details