Mantech

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:

• This role requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%