Senior Graphic Designer

CACI International
Full-time$71k-149k/year (USD)Chantilly, United States

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Company: CACI International

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Job Type: Full time

Category: Creative & Media / Design

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

  • Drive the design and execution of mission-critical visual solutions for internal and external communications, translating complex information into high-impact digital and print artwork.

  • Act as a strategic design consultant, leveraging advanced technical skills in typography, layout, and color theory to build trusted partnerships with enterprise-wide stakeholders and senior leadership.

  • Proactively research and integrate emerging design tools and industry trends to enhance creative innovation and team efficiency, while ensuring strict adherence to quality and security standards.

  • Manage project timelines and scope autonomously from initial strategy and conceptualization through final production, utilizing project management software for optimal workflow.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is specifically tailored for a senior-level graphic designer within a government contracting environment, requiring a high level of security clearance and a strong understanding of mission-driven creative execution. The emphasis on strategic consultation, complex data translation, and adherence to strict security and brand standards differentiates it from a standard graphic design position.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute compelling visual concepts for a wide range of internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and impact.

  • Translate complex, technical, or detail-rich data into clear, digestible, and visually engaging graphics across print, digital, and environmental mediums.

  • Act as a strategic design consultant, actively listening to customer requirements, identifying optimal visual solutions, and articulating design rationale confidently.

  • Proactively manage assigned workload and project timelines within Workamajig, effectively identifying scope creep and realigning stakeholder expectations.

  • Foster a collaborative, team-first mentality, sharing knowledge, providing constructive creative critiques, and elevating the overall visual output of the design team.

  • Conduct basic digital press and large-format printing functions, including pre-flight checks and safe operation of production equipment within secure facility guidelines.

  • Ensure all produced artwork meets strict quality, brand standards, and classification guidelines prior to final delivery.

  • Maintain mastery of tradecraft, ensuring perfect execution of typography, layout, and color to convey quality and build trust.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a blend of advanced creative execution, strategic client interaction, and meticulous project management within a highly regulated environment. The emphasis on "mission-driven creative execution" and "security standards" indicates a focus on supporting critical government operations.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interactive Design, or a related field.

  • Master’s Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interactive Design, or a related field (Desired). Experience:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the graphic design field.

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in the graphic design field (Desired).

  • 3+ years of relevant customer service experience, preferably within the government sector.

  • 5+ years of relevant customer service experience (Desired).

  • 3+ years of relevant project management experience.

  • 5+ years of relevant project management experience (Desired). Required Skills:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

  • Robust professional portfolio demonstrating a

Application Requirements

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and a bachelor's degree in a design-related field. At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud are required.