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U.S. Marine Corps

VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $98K/yr

Summary You will serve as a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION of MARFORCOM NORFOLK. Learn more about this agency Duties Help * You will serve as a multimedia and senior ...

Air Force Materiel Command

$92K - $143K/yr

Oversees visual information policy and management controls to ensure personnel use VI resources effectively and efficiently. * Assists in carrying out the public affairs program. Responds to requests ...

Core One

Visual Information Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to ...

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How much do visual information jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual information in the United States is $26.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Visual Information Specialist?

A Visual Information Specialist is a professional who creates, designs, and manages visual content such as graphics, illustrations, photography, and multimedia presentations to effectively communicate information. They often work with various digital tools and software to produce materials for print, web, video, or interactive media. These specialists are commonly employed by government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions to support communication, marketing, and training initiatives. Their work helps ensure that complex information is presented in a clear and engaging way for diverse audiences.

What are some common challenges faced by Visual Information Specialists when working on cross-departmental projects?

Visual Information Specialists often collaborate with teams from marketing, communications, and technical departments. A common challenge is ensuring that visual materials align with both branding guidelines and the specific message each department wants to convey. Balancing creative input with technical accuracy, meeting tight deadlines, and managing feedback from multiple stakeholders can be demanding. Effective communication, flexibility, and strong project management skills are essential to successfully navigate these collaborative environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visual Information Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Information Specialist, you need expertise in graphic design, visual storytelling, and proficiency with design principles, often supported by a degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with multimedia production tools are typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for conveying complex ideas visually and collaborating with clients or teams. These skills ensure the production of compelling visual content that effectively communicates messages and meets organizational goals.

What is the difference between Visual Information vs Graphic Designer?

AspectVisual InformationGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in visual communication, multimedia, or related fieldsOften a degree or certification in graphic design, visual arts, or similar
Work EnvironmentMedia production, advertising, corporate communicationsDesign studios, advertising agencies, corporate branding
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries focusing on visual communication, multimedia, and information designCommonly employed in marketing, branding, and advertising sectors
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking roles focused on creating visual content to communicate informationIndividuals looking for roles in designing visual graphics for various media

Visual Information involves creating visual content to communicate data or messages, often emphasizing clarity and information delivery. Graphic Designers focus on designing visual elements like logos, layouts, and branding materials. While both roles involve visual creation, Visual Information emphasizes communication of information, whereas Graphic Design centers on aesthetic and branding design.

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Infographic showing various Visual Information job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,759 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Visual Information Specialist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Los Angeles, CA

$87K/yr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System is recruiting a Visual Information Specialist located within the Office of Communications and External Affairs. This role requires producing multimedia materials including graphics, photography, video, and visual communication products. Also provides support in branding, messaging, and information delivery through high-quality visual materials, technical expertise, project coordination, and creative design solutions.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/01/2026.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR):

A. Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to the work of the position, such as commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or another closely related field.

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B. Experience: Experience that demonstrates the required artistic and technical skills necessary to design, lay out, and produce visual communication products. Examples include creating illustrations, graphics, layouts, or other visual materials that effectively communicate information.

Applicants must meet the IOR in addition to the grade-level specialized experience requirements shown below.

GS-11
  • Specialized Experience: I possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9). NOTE: Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Planning and producing complex visual information products such as advanced graphics, multimedia presentations, or high quality photographic content. Developing original visual concepts and translating them into digital or print materials with minimal supervision. Managing visual communication projects, advising clients, and ensuring adherence to visual design standards. Creating and editing professional grade photographic, video, or digital media products using advanced software and equipment. OR
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR,
  • Combination: A combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements. Only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (beyond a master's level) may be combined with specialized experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work requires sitting behind a drafting table, work surface, sitting for long periods at a computer workstation in front of a computer display, standing, continuous typing on a computer. It also requires the employee to distinguish shades of colors and black/white tones and the ability to perceive and sense color hues and chroma accurately. The work in photography requires sitting behind a copy stand, standing, kneeling, crawling, bending, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, balancing, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying camera bags filled with photographic equipment, loading audiovisual equipment onto motor vehicles and carts, climbing stairs with audiovisual and photographic equipment. Some equipment may weigh up to 75 pounds and will require heavy lifting.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education:A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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