Graphic Designer/Artist Job at UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of

OverviewBowhead is seeking a mid-level graphic designer to fulfill a position at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Do you have design-for-print experience? Can you put a completed concept in front of the customer from simple descriptions? Do you have a talent for imaginative designs? We want to hear from you. The work will require fulltime on-site support and an active Top Secret clearance. Are you ready for that next step with your career? This position along with the graphics team are responsible for producing art and copy layouts for printed media such as books, magazines, newspapers, and packaging. The team also produces digital output for websites, television and digital signs. They also provide design and layout support, page mark-up, graphic scanning, large and small format printing, sign marking, engraving, mounting and laminating. Must have detailed knowledge of all graphic design software within Adobe Creative Cloud for Windows. Other software used by the designers are Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel.ResponsibilitiesDesigns art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as books, magazines, newspapers, Internet websites, television, and packaging. Prepares materials manually or by utilizing graphic software to design and produce finished artwork or product.Provide design and layout support, text processing, page mark-up, graphic scanning, large and small format printing, sign marking, engraving, mounting & laminating, and any other creative design support.Will design products for printing on digital presses, which can differ from other design and layouts.Must have detailed knowledge of the entire Adobe Creative Suite / Creative Cloud graphic design software package on a Windows platform.Products produced include but are not limited to the following product types.Digital Signage / Web Graphics.Engravings : Engraving includes engravings on brass, glass, plastic, and wood.Handouts : Fact sheets, flyers, newsletters, tri-folds, pamphlets, programs, etc.Historical Displays and Exhibits : Production timeline varies depending upon the exhibit size.Infographics.Miscellaneous : Cover Designs, logos, coins, etc.Posters : Posters can range in sizes from 11” x 17” inches up to 24” x 30”.PowerPoint Visualizations : Provided for executive leadership only.Publications : NGA on average completes approximately 4-6 publications over 20 pages annually. These can range from 21 pages to 200 pages. The remaining are typically under 20 pages.Qualifications3-5 years relevant experience in the career field of graphic design and familiarity with a wide range of design software applications.Demonstrates experience in of graphic design and managing multiple project simultaneouslyMust have detailed knowledge of the entire Adobe Creative Suite / Creative Cloud graphic design software package on a Windows platform.SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Top Secret / SCI level. Possessing an active Top Secret / SCI clearance is preferred. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret / SCI clearance at this location.Physical Demands :

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically#LI-GC1Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and / or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume / application may be subject to verification.Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE / AA / M / F / D / V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere () .All candidates must apply online at and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance ().The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics / base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short / long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.Join our Talent Community!Join our Talent Community () to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.ID 2025-22391Category Web Dev & Graphic DesignLocation : Location US-VA-SpringfieldMinimum Clearance Required Top Secret / SCITravel Requirement N / A