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Senior Font Designer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Graphics Developer/Designer - OBIQUA

Reston, VA · On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Senior Graphics Developer/Designer to support The Defense ... font management, and utilizing advanced pre-publications techniques. • Uses Government-specified ...

Graphic Designer

Reston, VA · On-site

$38K/yr

We are looking for a creative and energetic individual who can work collaboratively with senior ... This will include optimal selection of type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines ...

We are looking for a creative and energetic individual who can work collaboratively with senior ... This will include optimal selection of type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines ...

Senior Font Designer information

What is the difference between Senior Font Designer vs Font Illustrator?

AspectSenior Font DesignerFont Illustrator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Typography, portfolioSimilar credentials, often with a focus on illustration skills
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, branding agencies, publishingDesign studios, freelance, publishing
Industry UsageType foundries, branding, publishingType foundries, custom font creation, branding
Primary FocusDesigning and developing complete typefacesCreating detailed font illustrations and glyphs

While both roles involve typography and font creation, Senior Font Designers focus on developing entire typefaces, whereas Font Illustrators specialize in detailed glyph and character artwork. The roles often overlap, but the Senior Font Designer typically has broader responsibilities in font development and project management.

How much does a senior font designer make?

A senior font designer typically earns between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. They often work with design software like Adobe Illustrator and FontLab and may require a strong portfolio and knowledge of typography principles.

What are the most commonly searched types of Font Designer jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Font Designer jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Senior Font Designer jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Senior Font Designer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Font Designer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 81% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Senior Graphics Developer/Designer - OBIQUA

CELESTAR

Reston, VA • On-site

$67K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Senior Graphics Developer/Designer to support The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.
ANTICIPATED AWARD: TBD
ANTICIPATED START: TBD
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly
About Us:
Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.
Responsibilities:
This opportunity will support multiple DIA initiatives, including the Machine-Assisted Rapid-Repository System (MARS), Object Management Services (OMS), and Object-Based Intelligence (OBI).
• The Graphics Developer/Designer Works collaboratively with analysts to understand requirements and further enhances/conveys analytic thoughts and assessments by developing graphic and layout solutions.
• Provides graphic design and layout solutions for intelligence products including, but not limited to, developing illustrations, editing existing images, providing font management, and utilizing advanced pre-publications techniques.
• Uses Government-specified technology to produce graphic design, cartographic products, and interactive graphical content, video content, analytic product templates, and marketing content.
• Integrates graphics with text, audio and video to support interactive and multimedia high-visibility finished intelligence products.
• Produces dynamic content IAW IC published standards (i.e. D3 Style Guide), including podcasts or audio segments.
• Provides user experience/user interface expertise for development of interactive graphics and web products.
• Demonstrates proficiency in professional graphics and design software to include, but not limited to: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premiere, and Flash), Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Apple Mac hardware platforms, Map Publisher, MS Office Suite, and any other interactive graphics enablers, languages, or tools specified.
• Supports DIA efforts to vet or validate existing or emerging programs and capabilities.
Required qualifications/skills:
• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a master's degree.
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• A minimum of 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!
Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.