Graphic Specialist/Cartoonist -Intermediate (contingent 034)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized cartoon illustration and character design support to enhance visual storytelling for CPE IEW&S communication initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in digital illustration software and collaborate closely with public affairs, multimedia designers, and print production staff to ensure creative alignment and message clarity.
• Develop original cartoon illustrations, character designs, and comic-style graphics to support public-facing and internal communication products across print and digital media.
• Translate complex technical or operational content into engaging cartoon visuals that simplify messaging and increase audience comprehension.
• Collaborate with the public affairs team and senior creatives to conceptualize cartoon-based campaigns, storyboards, and visual themes aligned with mission objectives.
• Prepare artwork for integration into larger multimedia projects, including videos, infographics, social media content, and educational materials.
• Ensure all cartoon-based products adhere to Army and CPE IEW&S branding, security, and communication guidelines while maintaining stylistic consistency across deliverables.
• Adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Computer Graphics, Animation, Fine Arts or a related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in the field of animation and design, with substitution of an Associate's degree and seven (7) years' experience.
• Familiarity with scripting and storyboarding.
• Ability to draw in a variety of styles.
• Experience in character rigging and skeletal animation.
• Strong understanding of timing, pacing, and storytelling in animation.
• PREFERRED: Experience with 3D animation and modeling.

Skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony.
• Deep understanding of animation principles of timing, movement, and storytelling.
• Storyboarding, character design, and the ability to adapt to different animation styles.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.