Sr. Graphics Designer Supervisor

Requisition ID: 297718 | Part-time telework position requiring at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the Reston, VA office.

About the role

Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing graphics and layouts for proposals and other business needs as required by Proposal Managers, Marketing/Business Development Managers, Manager of Proposals, senior management, and other internal clients. This role involves synthesizing complex, abstract ideas into concrete designs and managing the Graphics Team to meet strict deadlines. The Senior Graphics Designer will also support proposal coordination from initial issue through final production, including logistics, printing, writing, editing, and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the workload for the Graphics team.
• Produces and coordinates the production of a variety of graphic designs for print and digital products, such as proposal graphics, business booklets, brochures, fact sheets, multimedia and print presentations, and logos.
• Works closely with subject matter experts and writers to turn complex sketches into professional designs.
• Oversees development of concepts and design templates appropriate to each document and compliant with customer requirements.
• Utilizes AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Cowork, Claude) to develop graphics in support of proposals and deliverables.
• Manages an organized work process and tracking system to ensure version control for all graphics and designs.
• Coordinates with printers for large print production jobs.
• Supports the maintenance of data, tools, and systems for preparation of marketing, business development, and proposal documents (e.g., project description databases, past performance databases, resume databases).
• Assists with developing and maintaining generic proposal material and statistics.
• Photographs and touches up business headshots as needed.
• Acts as Proposal Coordinator in preparing qualification documents, marketing materials, and proposals when required.
• Performs special assignments related to proposal activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of graphics, design, and/or production experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of graphics layout, design, and production.
• Thorough knowledge of reproduction processes and multimedia presentation processes.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work unpredictable schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by solicitation.
• Ability to travel to support proposal efforts as needed.
• Experience collaborating with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams of proposal and marketing personnel.
• Ability to quickly grasp and adhere to style and branding guides, and proposal preparation processes.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision, emphasizing independent creation of materials.
• Diverse proposal experience, from large to small efforts for both government and commercial customers.
• Experience in large corporate organizations and small businesses.
• Work experience demonstrating an understanding of business, including effective communications, team building, and knowledge of personal computing technologies.

Pay

$123,400 – $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.