Graphic Designer - SME

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<strong>Graphic Designer - SME</strong><br> Location: Columbia, MD<br> Position Type: Full Time<br> Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly<br><br>

</div><div>At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high-stakes environments. We’re building a team of mission-driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.<br><br> </div><div>We are seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. In this role, you’ll translate complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making.<br><br> </div><div>

<strong>What You’ll Be Doing<br></strong><br>

</div><ul> <li>Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.</li> <li>Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.</li> <li>Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive-level audiences.</li> <li>Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.</li> <li>Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.</li> <li>Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.</li> <li>Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.</li> <li>Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.</li> <li>Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.</li> <li>Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.</li> <li>Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.</li> <li>Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.</li> <li>Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.</li> </ul><div>

<strong>What You Bring to the Fight<br></strong><br>

</div><ul> <li>Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.</li> <li>Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, or Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma and 20+ years’ experience.</li> <li>Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.</li> <li>Experience supporting Department of Defense.</li> <li>Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.</li> <li>Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.</li> <li>Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.</li> <li>Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.</li> <li>Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.</li> <li>Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.</li> </ul> </div>