Graphics Designer (Short Term) Job at FedWriters in Keyport

Graphic Designer

From logos and name plates to posters and banners, the visuals you create shape how NUWC Keyport presents itself every day. As FWI's Graphic Designer supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport on a temporary 12-week assignment, your day-to-day work will center on producing high-quality graphic design deliverables—logos, banners, posters, name plates, and other visual materials—for the command's printed and virtual communications. Beyond your daily design workload, you'll also bring a camera and a production eye to command events, capturing photography, video, and livestreams that help tell NUWC Keyport's story. If you thrive on turning ideas into polished visuals and can move comfortably between design software and a camera rig, this role puts your full creative skill set to work.
Work Schedule and Location: Hybrid. This full-time temporary hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM PST to 5 PM PST, with 10% onsite at Navy Keyport 610 Dowell Rd, Keyport, WA 98345. The remainder of the work will be performed at FWI's Poulsbo, WA facility at 19578 10th Ave NE Suite #100 Poulsbo, WA 98370 and from home.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities

Design and produce day-to-day graphic materials such as logos, banners, posters, name plates, and other visual products, working independently or as part of a production team
Design and develop graphics and visual effects used in other printed and virtual materials as needed
Create high-quality computer illustrations, technical drawings, and animations to support a variety of media
Use specialized hardware and/or software for video and audio capture and editing of multimedia presentations
Apply principles of layout design consistently throughout the production process
Perform quality control, review, and revision of all aspects of graphics development
Provide photography and videography support for command events, including town halls, live streams, and other multimedia presentations
Coordinate with stakeholders and production team members to ensure visual and multimedia products meet command standards and communication objectives
Perform other miscellaneous graphic design and multimedia production duties as deemed appropriate by the government point of contact
Qualifications

Required:
Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3+ years of full-time experience in graphic design, including development of print and digital visual materials
Active DoD Secret Clearance required at time of application
Desired:
Experience with photography and videography, including live-event, livestream, or town-hall coverage
Proficiency with industry-standard graphic design and multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent)
Experience with video/audio capture equipment and editing software
Strong understanding of layout design principles and production workflows
Prior experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other federal government clients
Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team
Work Setting and Environment:
Primary location: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport, Keyport, WA and FWI's Poulsbo, WA Facility
Duration: Temporary assignment, Up to 12 weeks
Operating hours: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; hours per day and week as directed by the government point of contact
On-site work required to support in-person events, live streams, and command activities
Must complete required onboarding, badging, and system access per task order procedures
Government-furnished equipment provided as applicable; no work may be performed on a personal computer
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Pay Range

$40.00/hr to $42.82/hr depending on experience, education, and clearance level.