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Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer (Level 4) – SVG & CGM Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior (Level 4)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Level 4 Graphic Designer with deep expertise in Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) formats. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives in structured, technical environments and can bridge the gap between visual design and engineering documentation.
You will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing graphics for complex systems, including technical publications, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), curriculum, and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality vector graphics using SVG and CGM formats
- Convert, clean, and optimize legacy graphics into standardized formats for modern systems
- Collaborate with engineering, technical publications, and product teams to interpret technical data into clear visual representations
- Ensure graphics comply with industry standards, including S1000D, MIL-STD, and customer-specific requirements
- Develop reusable graphic templates, symbols, and libraries
- Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability
- Support integration of graphics into IETMs, web-based platforms, and other digital delivery systems
- Troubleshoot compatibility issues across tools and publishing environments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a focus on technical or engineering environments
- Advanced proficiency in SVG creation and optimization
- Strong working knowledge of CGM (creation, editing, and conversion)
- Experience with tools such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or specialized CGM editors
- Familiarity with technical publication standards (S1000D)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex datasets
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical data
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries
- Knowledge of IETM/IETP systems and workflows
- Familiarity with XML-based publishing environments
- Experience with CAD-to-illustration workflows
- Understanding of configuration management and version control processes
- Technical precision and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-driven with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement
As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
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