National Security Graphic Design Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Graphic Designer / Visual Communications Lead who will serve as the creative lead responsible for translating complex information, organizational priorities, and mission objectives into compelling, professional, and accessible visual communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and production of a broad range of communications materials, including executive presentations, infographics, reports, fact sheets, briefing materials, digital content, event materials, templates, graphics, and other branded communications products.
• Develop and maintain visual identity standards.
• Conceptualize creative approaches.
• Manage multiple design priorities.
• Ensure products are accurate, audience appropriate, accessible, and aligned with client branding and communications objectives.
• Collaborate closely with communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and program management teams to transform technical or complex subject matter into clear and engaging visual narratives.
• Provide creative consultation to government clients.
• Recommend innovative approaches for communicating key messages.
• Support high-visibility communications campaigns and initiatives.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced federal environment, manage competing priorities and short-turnaround requests.
• Take products from initial concept and storyboarding through design, client review, revision, and final production.
• Present creative concepts to senior stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and provide quality control and creative direction across communications products.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "Public Trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or Suitability are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts,