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Graphics Specialist

XMSTARTChantilly, VA

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Job Description

XMSTART is looking to add experienced full-time Graphics Specialist to our team, in Chantilly, VA. All positions are 100% Onsite.

The BASSBOATS contract provides SAO with the experience, knowledge, skills, and talent to implement stable business services.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Translate complex technological concepts into clear, compelling visual content that promotes and builds the SAO brand and supports strategic mission objectives across multiple platforms.
  • Develop high-quality, NRO Director-level presentation graphics for SAO senior management, including but not limited to documents, charts, diagrams, maps, signage, award certificates, artist renderings, and multimedia products such as animations and vignettes.
  • Create innovative visualization solutions leveraging emerging technologies including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance communication of technical and strategic information.
  • Digitize a range of media formats—audio, video, and print—for compatibility with NRO Government systems.
  • Design and produce technically sound graphical representations of the SAO architecture to support operational and strategic planning.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional graphic design or multimedia development in a technical or intelligence environment.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and other industry-standard design software.
  • Experience creating multimedia and visual communications for senior-level audiences.
  • Strong conceptual, visualization, and layout skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with secure network environments and ability to produce materials in compliance with classification guidelines.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience designing AR/VR visualizations in support of technical or defense missions.
  • Familiarity with NRO mission, terminology, and presentation standards.
  • Experience with 3D modeling, animation software, and visualization tools.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related field.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
  • Reinvestigation date within 7 years if not an active NRO employee

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