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Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer Job Category: Communications Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * THE OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking an innovative Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team and deliver mission-critical visual solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and execute compelling visual concepts that elevate communications for our customers and stakeholders. You will shape visual strategies across a wide range of internal and external communications, translating complex information into clear, high-impact digital and print artwork. You will guide projects autonomously from the initial strategy and conceptualization phases through to final production, ensuring all products meet strict quality and security standards. This position is located onsite in Chantilly, VA and requires a TS/SCI POLY. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Advanced Technical Skillset : Mastery of tradecraft ensures that elements like typography, layout, and color are perfectly executed, creating a polished final product that conveys quality and builds trust.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to confidently present design concepts, articulate creative rationale, and collaborate effectively with enterprise-wide stakeholders and senior leadership.
* Emerging Technologies : Proactive interest in researching and leveraging the latest design tools and industry trends to drive creative innovation and team efficiency.
* Strategic Consultation: Act as a strategic design consultant with high emotional intelligence. Actively listen to customer requirements, uncover the root of their requests, identify the best visual solutions, and confidently articulate the rationale behind design choices to build long-term, trusted partnerships.
* Mission-Driven Creative Execution: Translate complex, technical, or detail-rich data and distill it into clear, digestible, and visually engaging graphics across print, digital, and environmental mediums. Ensure high-grade accuracy and compliance with complex data, brand standards, and classification guidelines prior to final delivery, recognizing that accuracy is critical to the customer's mission.
* Timeline and Scope Management : Proactively manage assigned workload and project timelines within Workamajig. Exhibit a strong grasp of project scope management by identifying scope creep early, diplomatically realigning stakeholder expectations, and keeping deliverables strictly on track.
* Collaborative Mentorship : Foster a collaborative, team-first mentality with a willingness to share knowledge, provide feedback in constructive creative critiques, and help elevate the overall visual output and efficiency of the design team.
* Secure Production and Pre-flight: Conduct basic digital press and large-format printing functions, perform pre-flight checks, and safely operate print production and production equipment within secure facility guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly.
* Portfolio: A robust professional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of graphic design capabilities, complex problem-solving, and a strong grasp of typography, layout, and color theory. (Must provide a link or PDF attachment with application).
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interactive Design, or a related field.
* 5+ years of relevant experience in the graphic design field.
* 3+ years of relevant customer service experience, preferably within the government.
* 3+ years of relevant project management experience.
* Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Desired: * Master's Degree or higher in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interactive Design, or a related field.
* 10+ years of relevant experience in the graphic design field.
* 5+ years of relevant project management experience.
* 5+ years of relevant customer service experience.
* Hands-on experience with Workamajig project management software. - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $84,900 - $178,400 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.