Graphics Specialist

Overview

Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we're always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

We are seeking a highly motivated Graphic Design Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency ( MDA) in a fast-paced, high operational tempo environment. The ideal candidate will provide visual communication support for technical, operational, and executive-level materials that directly contribute to national defense priorities. T his role requires a creative professional who thrives under pressure, can manage multiple concurrent projects, and delivers high-quality visual products with tight turnaround times.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Use artistic skill to develop inventive and imaginative ideas to create high quality, visually appealing, and original artwork from rough concept to highly refined finished products, in both printed and digital formats. Some products include briefings, electronic messaging and technical documentation for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Apply creative and professional expertise to design products for printing on high-end digital color printers and large format plotter/printers.
• Provide graphic art support for ceremonies and large events.
• Optimize the quality and usability of documentations/presentations using graphics and other formatting/style enhancements.
• Verify accuracy of technical documentation to ensure that it is complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, content format, and style format.
• Hands-on production requirements consist of setting up and operating a variety of production equipment including large format HP plotters, Xerox high-volume printers, copiers, bindery equipment, badge printers, disk duplicators and more.
• Provide limited ancillary photography support to supplement primary photographers/videographers in meeting efficiencies and emerging Agency requirements.
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic and initiative appropriate to the assignment with exceptional project management skills and ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to support other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At a minimum you should have:

• A bachelor's degree in graphic arts discipline.
• A SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Proficiency is a MUST in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, LiveCycle Designer, etc.) on Windows (PC) systems.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with graphics creative process.
• Ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills.
• The capability to be self-directed, efficient, and dependable while working in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.

You will be highly desirable if you have:

• Experience supporting Department of War programs.
• Current Secret Clearance.