Graphic Designer, Staff

Bigbear.ai
Full-time•$75k-113k/year (USD)•United States
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<strong>Residency</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>All applicants must currently reside in the United States</strong></span></p> <br><strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BigBear.ai is seeking a creative and detail-oriented <strong>Graphic Design Developer</strong> to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This role is ideal for a designer who combines strong visual communication skills with an understanding of mission-focused environments and a commitment to producing accessible, high-quality products. You will create a broad range of visual materials including FINTEL products, logos, publications, presentations, multimedia assets, and potentially video content that communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Your work will help advance the client’s mission, strengthen brand identity, and ensure consistency across a variety of communications.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate brings a strong command of design fundamentals, an exceptional eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will collaborate with designers, senior team members, government stakeholders, analysts, and leadership to transform ideas and requirements into compelling, mission-aligned visual solutions.</span></p> <br><strong>What you will do</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create high-quality graphic design products for print, digital, presentation, and multimedia applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop FINTEL products, logos, publications, presentations, visual communications, and other mission-support materials.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply design principles including typography, hierarchy, composition, color, and visual balance to produce clear and engaging content.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure products align with organizational branding, messaging, and visual standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and develop materials in accordance with Section 508 accessibility requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the development of multimedia and potentially video products.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate client-facing discussions to understand requirements, interpret workforce messaging, and translate complex ideas into effective visual concepts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Display data and analytical concepts in ways that are clear, accurate, and visually compelling.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, develop concepts, and deliver effective design solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy, quality, and schedule commitments.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, clients, and stakeholders.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work collaboratively with a team of designers and cross-functional professionals in a dynamic mission environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail with minimal supervision.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>What you need to have</strong><br><br><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At least 3 years of experience in graphic design across print, digital, and multimedia products.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience designing and developing products that comply with Section 508 accessibility standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including:</span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">InDesign</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Photoshop</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Illustrator</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Word.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience facilitating client-facing discussions and translating requirements into effective visual products.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience presenting data, workforce messaging, or analytical concepts visually.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A portfolio demonstrating a broad range of design work and creative solutions to complex communication challenges.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver outcomes aligned with mission-focused objectives.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience relevant to the labor category, with a portion of that experience completed within the last 2 years.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>What we'd like you to have</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting intelligence analysts, senior leaders, or executive-level staff with tailored graphic design solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with additional design and multimedia tools, such as:</span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adobe Premiere Pro</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adobe XD</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">MAPublisher</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting government or defense-sector clients.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community processes, standards, and requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience establishing expectations, defining project timelines, and delivering high-quality products with minimal oversight.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication, organization, and client-service skills.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Security Requirement</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active <strong>TS/SCI clearance</strong> is required, along with a willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.</span></p> <br><strong>Pay transparency</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.</em></span></p> <br><strong>About BigBear.ai</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>

Application Requirements

Requires at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have experience with Section 508 accessibility standards.