Lead Graphic Designer (Graphic Artist 3)

Lead Graphic Designer (Graphic Artist 3)

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a Lead Graphic Artist to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This Graphic Artist will provide direct multimedia, graphic design, and web development support across the project office and assist in coordinating visual communications with staff and external partners. Acts as the main point of contact for all visual products, including event graphics, organization charts, photography, and SharePoint site layouts. Come support our work with the CARGO PM and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Ensures the timely creation and delivery of all visual materials, including quarterly awards, monthly birthday cards, and custom retirement/farewell frames.
Coordinates with project teams and operations personnel to execute daily tasks, including professional event photography (ceremonies, all-hands meetings, and portraits), SharePoint page design, and updating new employee profiles in the Workforce Manager system.
Provides guidance to managers on visual layout options, branding updates (such as logos and organizational flags), and SharePoint functionality to improve team communication.
Manages the daily operations of the print lab, operating specialized side-tray printers and large-format plotters to print facility seating charts, milestone calendars, and event banners.
Handles hands-on troubleshooting and coordinates directly with IT help desks and printer maintenance vendors to keep print equipment and software drivers running.
Conceps, designs, lays out, and coordinates editorial illustrations and creative artwork.
Develops interpretive themes that convey ideas and information.
Creates graphic presentations that communicate mood, emphasis, insight, viewpoint, and similar visual impressions.
Provides guidance on graphic technology.
Works closely with customer contacts to understand requirements and create graphic designs.
Minimum Qualifications:
6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance with the US DoW
Possesses practical, hands-on experience in digital photography, print production, file management, and basic database administration
Demonstrates advanced skills in SharePoint site design, graphic layout, and Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, and Forms.
Preferred Requirements:
9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.