Graphic Designer / Exhibit Manager (Onsite)

Position Overview:

The Graphic Designer / Exhibit Manager will serve as a dual-function, full-time onsite role supporting the U.S. Army’s Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA). This position combines creative visual design capabilities with responsibility for the planning, installation, and maintenance of physical and digital exhibits located in high-visibility locations such as the Pentagon and other Army facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio in visual communication design, experience in exhibit curation or experiential design, and a working knowledge of Army branding standards and messaging objectives. This role is critical in supporting the Army’s mission to inform, engage, and inspire internal and external audiences through compelling, mission-aligned visual experiences.

Core Responsibilities:

Graphic Design

• Design and produce high-quality print and digital products including posters, flyers, infographics, banners, presentations, and branding materials.

• Create visual content to support Army campaigns, strategic communication initiatives, and executive engagements.

• Ensure all visual materials adhere to Army branding, DoD visual identity standards, and Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Collaborate with OCPA teams to translate complex messaging into visually engaging content for internal and public-facing audiences.

Exhibit Management

• Plan, design, install, and maintain static and interactive exhibits within Army-controlled facilities, including semi-permanent and rotating displays.

• Coordinate with OCPA leadership and Army historians to ensure exhibits support communication priorities and accurately reflect Army legacy and ongoing initiatives.

• Oversee logistics, materials sourcing, fabrication coordination, and exhibit setup/breakdown processes.

• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain visual integrity, technical functionality, and ADA compliance of exhibit installations.

Project Coordination

• Develop production timelines, layout mockups, and exhibit installation plans for review and approval.

• Interface with Army staff, external vendors, and contractors for print production, framing, exhibit transport, and construction support.

• Respond to quick-turn design requests with agility and attention to detail while managing long-term visual planning cycles.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in exhibit design or visual environment planning.

• Experience working in military, government, or large institutional environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).

• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, layout, and typographic principles.

• Knowledge of exhibit design principles, display fabrication processes, and ADA/Section 508 standards.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills; experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with DoD and Army visual branding policies and public affairs messaging objectives.

• Experience managing exhibits in federal buildings or high-security environments.

• Ability to draft layouts, scale models, and mockups for exhibit proposals and reviews.

• Knowledge of interactive media and digital displays (e.g., touchscreen exhibits, kiosks, or projection systems).

Key Outcomes:

• Visually compelling design materials that support and enhance Army OCPA’s communication priorities.

• High-quality, professionally maintained exhibits that reinforce the Army’s values, legacy, and modernization efforts.

• Seamless integration of graphic and exhibit elements into OCPA's broader outreach and engagement strategy.

• Efficient and reliable support for rapid-turn design needs and long-term planning efforts

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