Graphic Designer - SME

Graphic Designer - SME Location: Columbia, MD Position Type: Full Time Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

At BB6 Defense, we solve problems before they happen, deliver results when it matters most, and thrive in high-stakes environments. We’re building a team of mission-driven professionals who bring precision, agility, and expertise to the fight.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer to design and produce clear, compelling visual and written communications for print, digital, web, presentations, dashboards, video, mobile, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments. In this role, you’ll translate complex technical information into effective visual stories that support organizational communications, outreach, reporting, and decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Meet with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand requirements, audiences, key messages, and deliverables.

• Design and produce static and interactive presentations, reports, publications, dashboards, infographics, and other visual communications products.

• Develop data visualizations, information graphics, layouts, charts, diagrams, and visual storytelling solutions for technical and executive-level audiences.

• Support communications and outreach strategies, branding initiatives, and messaging campaigns.

• Research, conduct interviews, and analyze information to support content development.

• Write, edit, proofread, and maintain technical, editorial, and communications content.

• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools to design, format, and produce deliverables.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to verify content accuracy and ensure clear, consistent messaging.

• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and manage revisions through final delivery.

• Apply organizational brand standards, visual guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

• Organize source files, templates, content archives, and production assets for delivery, collaboration, and future reuse.

• Coordinate multiple assignments, track deadlines, and communicate project status, risks, and requirements.

• Evaluate and refine communications products to ensure they are accurate, effective, visually consistent, and appropriate for the intended audience.

What You Bring to the Fight

• Active TS/SCI w/ current CI Polygraph (under 7 years) required.

• Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience, or Associate’s Degree or HS Diploma and 20+ years’ experience.

• Experience in communications, English, or a directly related field, including technical writing or editorial writing.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Experience in marketing communications, content development, or an intelligence-related domain.

• Experience designing visual products across print, digital, presentation, web, video, mobile, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional environments.

• Knowledge of data visualization, information design, visual storytelling, and page layout.

• Ability to apply brand standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.