QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal) is hiring: Graphic Artist/Designer in Chan

Graphic Artist/Designer

Apply for the Graphic Artist/Designer role at QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal).

Company Overview

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives, reduce risks to society, and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US supports workplace flexibility, health and well‑being of you and your family, and provides opportunities to work with a purpose.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks a Graphic Designer/Artist to support a fast‑paced research and development organization within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Graphic Designer will work within the Director's Action Group developing new graphics, OV‑1s, PowerPoint briefing materials and designs as requested.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout and produce PowerPoint presentations, interactive digital posters, technical illustrations, logos, and promotional items.
• Create new designs from descriptions, back‑of‑the‑envelope drawings, notes, or existing materials.
• Integrate dissimilar inputs with varying styles into a unified presentation, ensuring design consistency.
• Clean up, reformat and organize content in existing presentations and reports to meet organizational professionalism.
• Apply knowledge of color theory, perspective, composition and information design to every deliverable.
• Maintain electronic libraries of briefings, clip art and other marketing resources.
• Maintain links to resources on group or division webpages, wikis and file repositories.
• Develop content management guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure work adheres to organization style guides, branding standards, as well as marking and release requirements.
• Proof‑read deliverables for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Advise staff on best practices for producing effective graphics and publication.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI‑eligible: currently hold an active TS/SCI or have held an SCI and have been debriefed in the last 24 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel and/or other Microsoft products.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and be independently motivated.

Company EEO Statement

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility/Accommodation

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658‑2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing