Advanced Graphics Specialist

About the role

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an opening for an Advanced Graphics Specialist in Bloomington, MN. Will be part of a three-member team (Engineer, Writer, and illustrator). Will work with Engineer and Technical Writer to develop branding that creates a highly polished, professional set of documents, briefings, and slides that help communicate value to stakeholders while improving the readability and adoption of the Architectures at a technical level.

Responsibilities

• Prepares technical illustrations, design procedures, graphics, photography, printing and digital delivery
• Creates and implements original, new graphics designs and contributes to graphics projects
• Ensures accurate representation of company logo and brand elements
• Interprets guidance in customer proposal preparation instructions and configures tools for proposal teams
• Supports proposals and ensures compliant graphics are created for proposals
• Analyzes and evaluates a variety of factors such as visual interpretation, layout to increase understanding and clarity of message, graphic creation and editing tools, as well as an understanding of current business trends
• Serves as a subject matter expert to senior leaders and teams of graphics staff creating and producing a major project at times using multiple media
• Develops graphics solutions to complex problems
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends
• Interacts with internal and external personnel at various levels on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Participates and often presents at meetings with internal and external representatives
• Works collaboratively with resources external to the functional or project team
• Defines and communicates clear roles, responsibilities, and objectives for all team members
• Assignments are defined in terms of activities and objectives
• Interprets and follows policies, processes, and procedures for self and project teams
• Responsible for designing and modifying vector images and illustrations in accordance with the ASE Graphic Standards Guide
• Will ensure, along with the Technical Writer, that all documentation and key briefings are professional and of high quality. Activities include clean-up of grammar and formatting, one-voicing, and producing consistent, professional graphics
• Will create, maintain, modify volume graphics while maintaining a source material database/index
• As part of a documentation team, the Technical Illustrator (along with the Technical Writer) will:
  • Produce a style and standards guide, color palette, and branding guide that covers LaTeX, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, and web-based documentation
  • Create and deliver sample artwork of a series of no less than three graphics that explains the architectural Starter Kit to a Senior Leader-level audience (e.g., General Manager, General Officers)
  • Develop, update, maintain, and deliver version-controlled architectural Starter Kit text and graphical product standards
  • Be responsible for maintaining visual style guides, PowerPoint templates, branding standards, and color palettes for supporting products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in graphics, art, computer graphics, illustration or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3 minimum years of relevant experience
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Required skills

• Proficient knowledge of industry graphics practices, including technical illustrations, design procedures, graphics, photography, printing, and digital delivery
• Proficient knowledge and skills using Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint and Microsoft Office software
• Requires knowledge and application of multi-media tools including web and video
• Proficient knowledge of graphics and illustration software tools and general artistic concepts such as color matching, layout and formats
• General understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards of this area of expertise
• Proficient knowledge of industry best practices
• Must possess expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to represent organization as a principle contact on opportunities or projects
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different elements of a business organization
• Ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Additional preferred skills

• Familiarity with MagicDraw (Cameo) Models and other tools a plus

Pay

USD $96,071.00/Yr. - USD $101,324.00/Yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors.