Graphics Artist

ManTech is seeking a Graphics Artist to support our Marine Corps Intelligence Activity contract on MCB Quantico.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Create, collaborate, and advise on a range routine-to-complex graphics, publication design and layout, infographics, forms, briefs, illustrations, posters, logos, photography, videos, and websites

Develop original content that clearly presents complex subject matter to various audiences

Create forms using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat

Able to successfully communicate, while maintaining high levels of professionalism to all possible clients to include peer contractors, military, and leadership

Use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create and edit visual materials while following graphic design principles and elements, to include but not limited to, alignment, hierarchy, contrast, repetition, proximity, balance, color, negative space, line, shape, form, texture, space, imagery, typography, and color

Create routine-to-complex visuals, including charts, graphs, timelines, infographics, briefs, illustrations, publication design, cover design, brochures, posters, logos, etc.

Design and illustrate abstract ideas and concepts

Graphically depict intelligence-related subject matters

Produce products which express complex ideas clearly and effectively

Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of graphic design principles

Examine how designs are viewed by their customer to ensure messages are communicated clearly and accurately

Create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing

Maintains contact with the customer about project progress and deadlines

Review products for quality control

Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years’ experience. A total of 8 years’ experience without a degree

Demonstrate advanced to expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat

Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint to create and edit briefing slides respectively

Ability to work on several products concurrently while managing competing deadlines

Openness to continuous learning and knowledge sharing with peers

Must keep all stakeholders (customers, peers, leads) informed of activities, to include impediments, bottlenecks, dependencies, and other activities that might affect due dates and milestones

Communicate with analysts and/or customers to establish the objective, design, and requirements of the project

Maintains contact with the customer about project progress and deadlines

Test and review products for quality control

Ability to work independently, as well as in a project team environment

Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Adobe Premier, Aftereffects, and web development preferred

Experience with Photography and Videography is preferred

Knowledge of Aftereffects, Premier, HTML, CSS, and JAVASCIPT are beneficial

Ability to hand draw concepts and ideas in a collaborative environment

Create forms using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat

Create content that includes routine-to-complex graphics, publication design and layout, infographics, forms, briefs, illustrations, posters, logos, photography, videos, and websites

Clearance Requirements

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This role requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%